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Harlen Cotter Obituary
Harlen Butch Cotter passed away on April 10 at the age of 73.
Throughout his career as a coach, principal, superintendent and bank officer, Butch left a lasting impact on the communities where he lived and worked. He was a great leader and speaker, and he challenged teachers, colleagues and students to dare to be great.
Butch treated everyone he met with kindness and respect. He was a special man to many people, but above all else he was greatly loved by his family and will be deeply missed.
Butch is survived by his wife Diane Cotter; his daughters Anna Egan (Sean) and Ellen Kosberg (Hallvard); grandchildren Olivia, Abby, and T.J Egan, and Eva and Philip Kosberg. He is also survived by his brother Kevin Cotter (Jan) and his sister-in-law Dorene Cotter. Butch was preceded in death by his son, Dan Howard Cotter, and his brother, Mark Cotter.
The family will hold a private service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran, 16420 S. Westland Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877. Condolences can be shared at www.goinghomecares.com.
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Darlene Bedeker
April 15, 2021
Butch touched so many lives when he was at Seneca. It was amazing how he would visit very freshman to welcome to the Land of the Irish. He cared deeply for all his students. Butch will be in our thoughts and memory forever. Wishing you strength and peace.
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