Lasting Memories

Joseph Patrick Zotter
June 8, 1945-Oct. 15, 2024
Menlo Park, California

Joseph Patrick Zotter passed away peacefully at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA, on October 15, surrounded by his family. Born in 1945 to Joseph L. and Clothilde M. Zotter in Oakland, CA, Joe spent his early years there, attending Bishop O'Dowd High School, where he made lifelong friendships. He earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Santa Clara University.

Joe served his country as a Captain in the U.S. Army before embarking on a successful 35-year career as a top sales producer at IBM. He later founded a travel consulting business, where he became his own best client.

Throughout his life, Joe embraced adventure, enjoying water and snow skiing, golf, and travel. As a loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was a generous host and talented chef with a passion for fine wines, good food, and boating at Lake Tahoe. Joe and his wife, Renee, lived in Menlo Park for over 50 years, where they were deeply involved in the community. A committed Catholic, Joe always put others before himself, and we are forever grateful for the wonderful times we shared with him.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Renee Chaput Zotter, his son Stephen, daughters Chantal and Danielle, and granddaughter Colette Zotter. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Chloe Zotter.