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Robert Cotner Obituary

COTNER Robert Henry Cotner, born February 27, 1923, passed away August 19, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Cotner retired from The State of Ohio Department of Taxation. He was the son of the late Earl and Elsie Cotner. He never married, but was a friend to many in the neighborhood and until a few years ago was always accompanied by his beloved Irish Terrier, "Holly". Friends may call at WOODYARD EAST CHAPEL, 2300 E. Livingston Ave., Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. His burial will be at Union Cemetery on Wednesday.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Aug. 23, 2005.

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BARBARA IRENE COTNER-HOUGH

September 16, 2005

I WAS YOUR HALF-SISTER AND WAS PROUD TO HAVE A BROTHER, I AM AND WILL BE ALWAYS SORRY WE NEVER MET.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU, AND KEEP YOU WITH HIM.

Mary E. Cotner-Saletta

September 16, 2005

You are my half-brother. I never met you but we talked on the telephone.

Our Father included you in our bedtime parayers as children, as far back as I can remember.

It was a comfort knowing I had a brother, Your life, even at a distance, will be missed.

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