Richard "Dick" Cotterman

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Akron, Ohio

Richard Cotterman Obituary

Dr. Richard "Dick" Cotterman

Richard "Dick" Cotterman, 88, went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2016.

He was born July 16, 1927 in Akron to Clyde and Florence Cotterman. He was an anesthesiologist at Barberton Hospital for 35 years. Dick was a member of Gideons International and Maranatha Bible Church, where he served as an Elder and enjoyed leading home Bible studies. He enjoyed his hobbies of photography, fishing, hiking, and woodworking. He especially loved spending time with his family, as he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ and is now in His presence for eternity.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Roberta "Bobbi"; sons, Mike (Gail), Tom (Michelle); daughters, Connie Steele, Karen (Marc) Rinehart, Amy (Paul) Brailer; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Akron 44319, on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Maranatha Bible Church, 1424 Killian Rd., Akron, 44312 on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maranatha Bible Church or to Gideons International, P.O. Box 163, Barberton, OH 44203, in memory of Dick. Funeral home and church maps, directions, and the Cotterman Family condolence book are available at the funeral home's website.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Jun. 14, 2016.

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Dave and Alice Lauby

June 16, 2016

Dearest Bobbi, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Dick. May our Lord God comfort you and your family, providing peace and comfort to you. He was a very special person we had the honor of knowing from Maranatha. We know he is celebrating with his Lord and Savior today and soon we will all be celebrating with him. We love you! God's speed Dick!

Love and prayers;

June 15, 2016

Offering our deepest sympathy for your loss. May you have peace and comfort through the memories you share.

Terri (Hughes) Hunsinger

June 15, 2016

To the Cotterman Family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. I have so many fond childhood memories of growing up next to your family in Mellody Village. Dr. Cotterman would always check the thickness of the ice on the pond so we were safe when ice skating. He was a devoted family man, a godly man and a positive role model for those lives he touched. I will always treasure my precious childhood memories and those memories include all of you. May God grant you all peace during this difficult time.

Bacher Funeral Home

June 15, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

rich steele

June 14, 2016

So very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. My condolences to his family. What a great man who taught me a lot over the years. Always in my heart will be the love I had for him. RIP until we meet again.

Becky Rudibaugh

June 14, 2016

Please accept my condolences at your loss. God will comfort you all.

Peggy Chase Escalante

June 14, 2016

I can't even begin to express my thoughts and deepest sympathy to Mrs. Cotterman, Tom, Amy and the rest of the family.

I have such fond, find memories of Doc, teaching us in Sunday School at Lockwood, pot luck dinners, Christmas pagents, etc. Doc and Mr Walton were the only Sunday School teachers other than Mrs. Carris who never wanted to run screaming from the room. Memories of the temple he and Mr. Walton helped us build in Sunday school and catechism.

He was always willing to chat about anything that was on my mind at the time, no matter how busy he was.

Doc was an amazing man, whom I had the highest respect for. He will truly be missed, I am certain he's in Heaven with Grampa Chase, Gram Chase, my dad and other fellow Lockwood parishioners having an amazing time!

Keeping the entire family in my thoughts and prayers.

Dee Coleman

June 14, 2016

Please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of Dr. Cotterman. He was a nice and well respected man. Prayers of comfort for your loss, but peace knowing he is with our Lord and Savior and has reached his eternal reward.
Sincerely, Dr. Paul and Dee Coleman

Wayne/Paula Krause

June 14, 2016

Bobbi and Family,

We loved Dick and grew in our faith because of him. Praying for you all 'cause we know you'll miss him.

Amy Bigler

June 14, 2016

I love you Uncle Dick. Amy

Amy Bigler

June 14, 2016

Bobbi and Family,
you and the family our in our heart and memories forever. Heart are breaking but we know that he was welcomed into heaven with open arms by the good Lord and Grandma and Grandpa Cotterman. Roy has his fishing buddy back. We love you and are here if the family needs anything.
Barb Boettin
Cathy, Nancy, Penny, and "Little" Amy

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