John D. “Jack” Kottler of Bucks County, passed away Tuesday February 10, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 70.

He was the loving and devoted husband of 48 years to Kathleen H. Weingarth Kottler.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late John F. and Dorothy Kendall Kottler.

Jack was born and raised in New Jersey, a graduate of Middletown Township High School. He went on to attend Monmouth College before entering the United States Army where he completed Flight School and served proudly as an attack helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War – receiving countless medals of commendation and rescuing soldiers from the front line. Upon returning from Vietnam, he and his wife moved to Schweinfurt, Germany to serve out the remainder of his tour of duty.

After returning to the United States Jack began a full career as a commercial helicopter pilot, first with Ronson Aviation and later served as chief helicopter pilot for Johnson & Johnson. After 27 years flying with Johnson & Johnson he retired from flight, however he continued his work as a consultant for the company until recently.

Jack loved all kinds of technology, pets and shooting but most importantly he loved his family and friends. He always put others before himself without a second thought and treasured time spent with those he loved. He will be remembered as a man of great fortitude, honor, and character and as a loving husband, father, and friend. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten.

In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by his son John J. “Jay” Kottler and his wife, Stacey, of Fountainville.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM, followed by his funeral service at the Washington Crossing United Methodist Church (The Crossing), 1895 Wrightstown Rd., Washington Crossing, PA 18977. His interment will be held in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown for immediate family and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America at 8719 Colesville Rd., Ste. 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910.