James Robert Kokotan

James “Jamie” R. Kokotan, 40, of Cedar Falls, died at his home on Monday, May 17, 2010, of heart failure.

James Robert Kokotan was born April 4, 1970, in Waterloo, the son of Karl J. and Roberta Kemmerer Kokotan.

He graduated from Dysart High School in 1988. He was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy in 1991, but never complained.

He loved to tear around on wheels, first his bicycle, later his moped, eventually his wheelchair and riding on motorcycles. Jamie was sweet, sensitive, and kind (he had donated his hair to Locks of Love on more than one occasion). He loved movies and playing video games, and was proud of his independence.

Jamie worked at Adults, Inc, later North Star Community Services for 22 years.

Jamie is survived by his mother Roberta Tjaden of Waterloo; father Karl (Char) Kokotan of Waterloo; sister Penny Stueve of Waterloo; stepsister Kelly (Joe) Roy of Traer; stepsister Koral (Ron) Sienknecht of Cedar Falls; stepsister Kym (Dan) Kopriva of Traer; grandparents Robert and Jeanette Kemmerer of Waterloo; aunt Lisa Newman of Dewar; and aunt Sheila Kemmerer of Washburn.