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Richard Cotterman Obituary

COTTERMAN Richard "Dick" Cotterman, 79, of London died Friday in his residence. Dick retired from the US District Court in Columbus after 36 years of service and had served in the US Navy for 4 years during the Korean Conflict. Survived by sons, Jay (Pratana) Cotterman of Columbus and Van Cotterman of South Charleston; grandson, Aaron Cotterman of South Charleston; and two cousins. Friends may call at the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 N. Main St, London, OH from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Tuesday. Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday in New Lexington Cemetery, New Lexington, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Humane Society of Madison County, 1357 St. Rt. 38 SE, London, OH 43140. Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2010.

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November 26, 2010

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

November 23, 2010

We praise God for the life and service of our veteran. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord as a grateful nation mourns.
Michele N. Sandridge, Chaplain
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Ohio

November 22, 2010

long time family friend from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, New Lexington, Ohio and neighbor of Sam & Violet Rarick.Thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Winnie (Melvin) Strohl

Niki Meade

November 22, 2010

Jay,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope that you are able to keep his best and most cherished qualities alive in your life.

Patricia Wiley

November 22, 2010

A very dear friend who will be missed. I will always remember all of our crazy chats and Tuesday lunches at the Top Hat. R.I.P.

November 22, 2010

Beth and I send our condolences. Dick was quite a character!!!

Terry and Beth Deinlein

Eric and Tracy Skeens

November 21, 2010

Eric and Bud has shared such fond memories of the old bike trails, and the camping adventures. I hope those and all your memories will help in your time of loss.

November 21, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Van and Jay and families. Your dad was one of a kind and will be sadly missed.
Janie Johnson

Dick & Jean Walters

November 21, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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