Marvin F. Cotterman

Marvin F. Cotterman, age 83, of DeGraff, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima. He was born September 21, 1940, in Anna, Ohio to the late Robert F. Cotterman and Isabelle (Deer) Cotterman.

He is preceded in death by his Sister Roberta Gene Cotterman, Brother Bobby Cotterman, Brother Richard Cotterman, Sister Patricia Kopp, Brother in-law George Kopp, Sister Barbara Smith, Brother in-law Robert Smith, Nephew Mark Cotterman and Niece Maria Barker.

On January 15, 1966, he married the love of his life and companion of 58 years, Janice F. (King) Cotterman. Marvin served in the United States Air Force in the 1605th Transportation Squad at Lajes Air Base (LPLA), Azores during the Vietnam Era. He was of the Methodist faith. He retired from Merchant Industries in 1991 in Bellefontaine after 26 years of faithful service.

He fondly spoke about his 1965 Corvette Sting Ray which helped him meet the love of his life, Janice. He enjoyed being outdoors with nature, mowing grass and tending his garden. In his later years, he spent his afternoons sitting on the front porch with Janice and his faithful dog Lulu. He enjoyed looking at his yard and watching the traffic go by the house. Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed listening to their conversations and being part of his family.

He was adored by everyone and his nieces and nephews. Marvin was a very giving and caring person. He always went out of his way to make sure you were comfortable. He loved a tidy house and loved to rearrange furniture.

Marvin is survived by his wife Janice F. (King); son Stephen (Kim) Cotterman of DeGraff, Daughter Betsy (Rick) Moffett of DeGraff, Son John Cotterman (Tammy Wilson) of Belle Center, Ohio, Grandchildren Brandi (Jonathan) Miles of Maplewood, Nicholas (Dani) Cotterman of Sidney, Devon McCollister of Fairborn, Connor Cotterman of DeGraff, Seth Topp of Saint Marys, Darrick (Ardia Carver) Cotterman of Quincy, Brad Moffett of Cincinnati Jessica (John) White of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jared (Carrisa) Cotterman of Russells Point, Jordan (Val) Cotterman of Panama City Florida, Joel (Kaelan Copas) of Quincy, Devon Wilson of Piqua and eight great­grandchildren. Also surviving him are his sister-in-law Shirley Cleaver and Bob Cleaver (Florida) several nieces Elaine Stockstill, Ann Burling, Vicki Koetter, Collette Lewis, Carol Delgrosso, Karen Mitchell, Sheri Cotterman- Elliott and nephews Matthew Cotterman, Tony Barker, Fred Barker, and Robbie Barker. Marvin has several great nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. with Jason Shaffer officiating at Shelby Memory Gardens in Sidney. Military honors will be performed by the Shelby County Veterans and the U.S. Air Force.

Contributions may be made to the Shelby County Veterans Association in Marvin's memory.

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