Tilden A. Bottger, 81 of Keokuk, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Montebello Health Center in Hamilton, IL. He was born on July 3, 1938 in Fairfield, IA the son of Cecil A. and Eulalia McCabe Bottger. He was united in marriage to Duilio Cordoba in Cedar Rapids, IA. He survives. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1956. Tilden was the owner and operator of Bottger Novelty in Keokuk. He was a member of the Keokuk Yacht Club. He loved traveling throughout the world. Besides his husband he is survived by one sister, Tracy Bottger of Keokuk. Tilden was preceded in death by his parents. Per Tilden's wishes there will be no service or visitation. Burial took place in the Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.