Milan Koutny

Milan Koutny, 72, of Foley, AL, passed away unexpectedly on February 18. Milan was born on January 22, 1949, in the now Czech Republic. He came to America in the 60’s and soon after knew he wanted to become a US citizen, doing so on April 2, 1976. He taught himself English and spoke it fluently. He loved his new country and was one of the most patriotic citizens around. He started working in the US as a transcontinental truck driver. He referred to his new job as being a commercial tourist, because he got to see every state in the US, expect Alaska with his work. He settled in Texas in the 80’s and began a 35-year career in construction. This took him to Washington State, California, and Tennessee, where he settled for many years. Some of his proud accomplishments in Tennessee were the Fed Ex Forum in Memphis, Briley Parkway and the Titan’s Stadium in Nashville, and the interstate project in Knoxville. He also owned his own concrete restoration company. He finished off an impressive career in construction, on a project in Alabama, which led to him finally settling in Foley, AL. In 2003, Milan married the love of his life, the now Betty Day Koutny, in Hendersonville, TN. They enjoyed traveling, cooking, and gardening together. He made friends easily and was often the life of the party. He was hardly ever seen without a smile. He was a rare combination of someone who had a love for life and a firm understanding of what was important – the simplicity of living a life with those you love. Milan was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Betty, of Foley, AL, his son Mitch Koutny (Elizabeth Rivera), granddaughter Brooklyn, all of Corpus Christi, TX, and his sister Jitka Horna and brother Vlastik Koutny both of Prostejov, Czech Republic. He is also survived by his two step sons, Matthew Ellis and Matt Bradley, as well as four additional grandchildren. A celebration of life will take place at a later date when family and friends can all gather together. In lieu of flowers, if desired, friends may make memorial contributions to Anchor Cross Cancer Foundation at https://anchorcrossfoundation.org/donate/

Milan Koutny

February 18, 2021

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