James Kostreva

James Kostreva, 44, of Oconto, passed away Monday evening, Nov. 29, 2021 at a Green Bay hospital after complications from a six week battle with COVID. 

Born Jan. 15, 1977 in Oconto, the youngest of three children, to Jerry and Judy (Crozier) Kostreva, he grew up in Oconto where he attended public schools and graduated from Oconto High School in 1995. He was currently employed by Brown County Highway Department and felt honored to plow the I-43 route for the county.

As a young man, he enjoyed racing 4-wheelers with number 52 on and just being outdoors. On May 10, 2014 he married the love of his life and best friend, Tina Kurtz at Hillside Assembly of God in Gillett. The couple lived in Oconto all their married lives and have two children, Kenzie Autumn, age 3 years and Westin James, age 6 months. 

He attended Hillside Assembly of God in Gillett and he will be remembered as a positive person, easy going guy, with an engaging smile and ability to get along with anyone. A go getter and get it done kind of guy, he was a loving and devoted husband and father that was involved with his children and looked for opportunities to help his wife with their young children. It was obvious he loved his children and wife by his actions. He also enjoyed time with friends and extended family. 

Survivors include his wife of seven years, Tina Kostreva, Oconto; two children, Kenzie Autumn and Westin James at home; his parents, Jerry and Judy Kostreva, Oconto; a brother, Jeff (Gina) Kostreva and children, James, Erica, Scott and Alexa; his in-laws, Rick Kurtz and Patty Kurtz, both of Cecil; Tina’s siblings, Tony (Megan) Kurtz and children, Ryley, Khloe, Qwynnlyn and Remington; Trisha (J.D.) Gagnon, Pella; Tommy Kurtz, Green Bay; Tammy (Kyle) Szymanski, Pulaski; other relatives and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jonathan; paternal grandparents, Edward and Inez Kostreva and maternal grandparents, Harold and Florence Crozier. 

Visitation will be held at Hillside Assembly of God, 5890 Hwy. 22 W, Gillett from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Church until the time of services at 11 a.m., with Pastor Jon Carlson officiating. To view the service, go to the Church’s YouTube channel (youtube.com/hillsideassembly). Burial will follow in Wanderers Rest Cemetery in Gillett.