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Ernest Cotrell Obituary
LIMA - Rev. Ernest "Ernie" L. Cotrell, age 86, passed from this life to be with his Heavenly Father and his beloved Savior Lord Jesus Christ on April 12, 2023, at 8:32 pm, at the Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay under the care of Bridge Hospice. Ernie was born July 11, 1936, in Urbana, OH, to Gilbert and Myrtle I. (Evilsizor) Cotrell who preceded him in death. On July 3, 1960, he married Lois E. (Symonds) Cotrell who preceded him in death on December 18, 1994. He then married Bonnie O. Cotrell who also preceded him in death.
Ernie is also survived by his children: Deb (Mark) Oates of Arlington, OH, Rachel (Joel) Briggs of Upper Arlington, OH, Nicole (Donald) Johnson of Lima, OH and Tim (Caroline) Cotrell of Wapakoneta, Oh, 2 step-children: Marlena (Tony) Stechshulte of Rockford, IL and Marshall (Allison) Pitchford of Akron, OH, 6 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren with one on the way, and 3 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 14 siblings.
Ernie was a veteran of the U.S. Marines where he served in the military police stationed in Hawaii. He had worked for the Lima Ford Engine Plant for 38.5 years retiring in 1998. Ernie was an associate Pastor at the former Firm Foundation Church in Elida. His main focus in life was the love and dedication to his family and winning souls for the Kingdom. He was a longtime golfer and enjoyed golfing at all the area golf courses.
There will be a funeral service held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Eastside Chapel. Officiating the service will be Pastor Scott Dove. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery following the service where military honors will be provided by the U.S. Marines and the VFW #1275.
Friends may visit on Monday from 2-8 pm at the Eastside Chapel Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Janette Gamble
April 30, 2023
What fun times in the late 1960's my husband, Jack and I and our two children, Greg and Kathi shared with Ernie, Lois, and Debbie.
Our meals together never consisted of us just eating and leaving the table. We were new friends and we had stories to tell and that we did! We talked and laughed a lot around our table and__we prayed for each other __and tried so hard to build a better relationship with God through our new friendship. Ernie was a great singer, Bible teacher and minister of the Gospel and we enjoyed his ministry! Ernie was also Jack's first golfing buddy!
To Debbie, Rachel, Nikki, and Tim--I am sorry for your loss __ I pray that God will keep you and especially comfort your hearts over this next few weeks! You will be remembered in my prayers!
Janette Gamble
Thomas Cotrell
April 16, 2023
My Uncle Ernie was a very classy man, always had a smile and great demeanor. He was the last of the Cotrell family, the original.
Laura
April 14, 2023
He was a good man I always put a smile on his face he like a Grandpa to me and I love him and his daughter Nikki Johnson and his grandson Josh Johnson they all my family to me I´m Josh girlfriend and I´m so sorry for my family lost I love you so much my waffle man I never forget the day I made you and your daughter and your grandson happy you are a amazing man Ernest Cotrell may God be with you and your beautiful wife I love you so much I be missing you so much
Mike Melvin
April 14, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Rest Easy my friend, you were a great man!
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Kim Foley
April 13, 2023
Deb, Rachel, Nikki & Tim. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and strength in the coming days.
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Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Eastside828 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima, OH 45801
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Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Eastside828 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima, OH 45801
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