Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla resident, Rodney Raymond Cottle, 81, died after a two year battle with Leukemia on August 5, 2013 at his home on Lake Lucille.Rod was born December 28, 1931 in Yellow Creek, Pennsylvania and came to Alaska at the age of 16 in 1948 over the Alaska Highway with three brothers. He graduated...
Read MoreRodney took my wife and me and my parents on his boat to see the nesting Loons on a small island at a safe distance. He was the protector as they nested and raised their chicks.
Lester and Suzette Housel
August 03, 2023 | Family
Thank you Rodney; for showing me where your loons nested on the island in your lake. Our family reunion in 1990 will always have a special place in my memory for your family.
Thank you Andy for what you shared as I still remember seeing the Truck ready to leave Riddlesburg, Pa for Wasilla, AK in 1948.
Lester Housel, Jr
August 26, 2013 | Longwood, FL
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan DeCamp-Bates
August 13, 2013 | Fruitland, ID
Such a wonderful man with a great heart and an infectious smile. He'll be missed. He definitely brightened our office.
Midnight Sun Oncology
August 12, 2013 | AK
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Bill and Andrea Byers
August 12, 2013 | Chino Valley, AZ
Our Most sincere & Heartfelt condolences to the Cottle Family! May the Lord Bless & Comfort you all in your time of sorrow. We will keep you in our thoughts, hearts, and Prayers! Big Jim and Judy Block Wahrer
Judy Block
August 11, 2013 | Chitina, AK
God bless you Colleen and family. Our family supports you in prayer. We have experienced a lot together in Wasilla and will miss Rod. God's peace to hold you.
Ellen Betts
August 10, 2013 | Wasilla, AK
Your family remains in our prayers as you grieve the loss of a fine man. It sounds like you have thousands of great memories to share. God Bless all of you, The Burley Family
August 10, 2013
To Colleen and family--
We send our sympathy and prayers to all of you as you deal with the passing of Rod. May God give you all strength and great wisdom as you journey through the coming days.
Love and hugs for all of you.
Jim and Shirie Drath
August 09, 2013 | Kenai, AK