James Dwight Cozzy, 81, died on Friday, October 17, 2025 at his home.
James was born on June 21, 1944 to Anthony Francis and Margaret Louise (Pennington) Cozzy in Brenham, TX. He married Ruth Ann Modderman on September 22, 1982 in Stewartville, MN. James joined the US Army as a combat engineer and served in Korea. He was a construction sheet metal worker and retired in 1992. He was a member of the American Legion and the Senior Golfing League at Eastwood Golf Course.
James loved spoiling the dogs and cats with treats, teasing his grandkids, and golfing, and golfing, annnd golfing, and did we mention he liked to golf?
James is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Cozzy; children, Joe (Nyssa), Jim (Tiffany), and Jeff (Missy); and grandchildren, Brody “Boog” and Cosimo “Big Guy” Cozzy, and Anthony and Paige.
James was preceded in death by his brother, John; and twin sister, Betty “Bumpy” Haack.
There will be a small family gathering planned at a later date.
We will miss you Coz. Doug especially, since you were his Tuesday morning golf partner. I hope there are great golf courses in heaven with no water or bunkers. RIP
Gail and Doug Frisbie
Cozzy was irreplaceable. He always had a smart remark for any situation!
He was best friends with my hubby, John Rohanna- spent many hours at any golf course- oh, yeah- you mentioned golf—No one had more fun when they got on the course and on the 19th hole! Coz will be missed
We remember the fun times we had golfing with Cozzy and Ruth on Sundays. Cozzy will be missed for his story telling. Cozzy always had a quick responce for everything. Great guy. We will miss him and the fun times we had.
Dear Ruth and family. Thoughts and prayers and condolences for the loss of your husband, dad and grandpa. My husband and I lived on 24th street SE. So Ruthie would walk the dog and stop and visit. It has been many years since we left the neighborhood. Take care. Kind regards.