Timothy Cotterman

On December 15th, 2024, Timothy Lee Cotterman (Tim) passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born on September 14th, 1952, to the late Max and Sarah (Wolaver) Cotterman in Sidney, Ohio. On April 4th, 1975, he married the love of his life Sara Madonna Fleckenstein. They were married for 49 years and 256 days.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Sara Cotterman and their four children and spouses, Susan (Kevin) Wagner Fostoria, Ohio, Melissa (Craig Bruns) Cotterman Greenville, Ohio, Lynette (James) Ross New Bremen, Ohio and Brad (Julie) Cotterman Sidney, Ohio. Tim is survived by 10 grandchildren, Summer, Cole and Katherine Wagner, Shelby and Max Shafer, Alayna and Darren (DJ) Ross and Bailey, Olivia and William Cotterman. Tim also has one great-grandchild Kaulder Sweigard. Tim is also survived by his siblings, Vicki Slife, David (Dracena) Cotterman and Eugene Cotterman. Additionally, he's survived by his In-laws Ted and Linda Fleckenstein, Carol Fleckenstein, Tim and Doris Hoying, Mary Knapke, Don Clune and Bill and Ann Thieman. 

Tim was welcomed into heaven by his parents and his brother Rodney Cotterman. Tim was proceeded in death by in-laws Louis Knapke, Ralph Fleckenstein, Pat Fleckenstein, Alice Clune, and brother in-law, Gene Slife, as well as his nephews Philip Thieman and Steve Knapke. 

Tim graduated from Sidney High School in 1971 and went on to ITT Technical Institute to obtain his associate degree in Tool Engineering Technology. Tim went on to work for the Stolle Corporation, Stolle Precision Tool and Minster Machine. For the last 27 years Tim has been the owner of Selmco Metal Fabricators in Sidney, Ohio. He attended Only Believe Ministries in Botkins, Ohio.

Tim could build anything and was always busy doing some kind of project. Tim loved to fish, camp, and play golf, but he really enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren at their sporting events. He was so very proud of his entire family, and he loved when the family was all together and we would all bring good food for him to eat, but he never liked sharing his pie.

Calling hours will last from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. The viewing will be held on Friday, December 20th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. on that same day. Both services will take place at Adams Funeral Home. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery in Sidney, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, you can donate to any charity of your choice. 

Arrangements by Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney, Ohio.

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