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THOMAS WAYNE COTTIER

1951 - 2019

THOMAS WAYNE COTTIER obituary, 1951-2019, Spencerville, IN

BORN

1951

DIED

2019

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Hockemeyer Funeral Home

17629 State Road 37

Harlan, Indiana

THOMAS COTTIER Obituary

THOMAS WAYNE COTTIER, 68, of Spencerville, Ind., passed away on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Born on July 10, 1951 in San Francisco, Calif., he was a son of the late Glenn Cottier and Ruby Gardner. He served in the United States Army for three years during the Vietnam era. Thomas worked as a machinist at Dana Spicer Axle for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching NASCAR racing, and the Purdue Boilermakers. Thomas is survived by his sons, Michael and Jamie (Emily) Cottier; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Amaya, Carter, Emberly, and Reagan Cottier; brother, Howard (Linda) Cottier; sisters, Debbie Etnyre and Cheryl Blain; special niece, Rachael Gramajo; and many nieces and nephews. Also preceding him in passing was his sister, Nikki Kennard. A funeral service is 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at Hockemeyer Harlan Funeral Home, 17629 St. Rd. 37, Harlan (IN 46743), with visitation two hours prior. Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA and Parkview Cancer Center. Condolences may be left online at www.hockemeyerfh.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 8, 2019.
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Debbie, thinking of you during this difficult time.

Cliff Black

November 11, 2019

Fond memories of Tom at LHS. May his Family and Friends celebrate Tom's Life with fond memories, his humor and smiles. Know he is at PEACE. LOVE AND LIGHT TO ALL

Jaci Doxsee

November 9, 2019

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Hockemeyer Funeral Home

17629 State Road 37, Harlan, IN 46743

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17629 State Road 37, Harlan, IN 46743

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