KATAKOWSKI, JEFFREY A. of Clarkston passed away August 3, 2023, at 49 years of age. Jeff was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 2nd, 1973, to loving parents the late Robert Katakowski and Donna (Edward) Katakowski-Phillips; beloved husband of Diane for 24 years; dearest father of Robert and Anna; brother of Mark (Gao Qi) Katakowski; son-in-law of Thomas and Debra Glennan, brother-in law of Bill (Susie) Glennan; proud uncle of River, Jacob and Karli; and survived by fur baby Luna. Jeff was a 1992 graduate of Rochester Adams High School and earned a master's degree in education from Michigan State University. During his first year at MSU he invited Diane to a football game, and they were inseparable since. After graduation, he became a teacher for the Waterford School District teaching 4th and 5th grades at Waterford Village Elementary, then math and science at both Mason and Pierce Middle Schools. An avid soccer player throughout his life, Jeff coached soccer at Waterford Kettering and Mott High Schools, and then coached his children's teams for Independence Township Parks and Recreation. Jeff was a long-time member of Clarkston United Methodist Church. A true renaissance man, he enjoyed sailing, windsurfing, water skiing and wake boarding; woodworking; trivia; and bowling. Jeff engaged his students with creativity and curiosity, teaching life lessons alongside algebra and biology. His sense of humor was second to none, making people laugh until the very end. He will be held forever in our hearts as a loving husband, father, son and friend. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 11 AM at Clarkston United Methodist Church (6600 Waldon Rd) with a 10 AM instate. Family will receive friends Friday, August 11, 2023, from 3-9:30 PM at COATS FUNERAL HOME-CLARKSTON, (8909 Dixie Hwy). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Waterford Foundation for Public Education via https://www.waterford.k12.mi.us/community/connections/waterford-foundation/ and/or Hermelin Brain Tumor Center via https://www.henryford.com/services/brain-tumors/hermelin-brain-tumor-center-giving

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Waterford Foundation for Public Education
P.O. Box 300681, Waterford MI 48330
Web: https://www.waterford.k12.mi.us/community/connections/waterford-foundation/

Hermelin Brain Tumor Center
Web: https://www.henryford.com/services/brain-tumors/hermelin-brain-tumor-center-giving