| | 1. Luther O. Cotter, b. Mar 1913 d. 5 Jan 1914, Clark County, Ohio, USA  (Age 0 years) | | | 2. John Lincoln Cotter, b. 1 Feb 1915, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA d. 9 Oct 1971, Clark County, Ohio, USA (Age 56 years)
▻ Harriett Leona Getz, m. 26 Jun 1937 | | | 3. Living | | | 4. Grace E. Cotter, b. 17 Dec 1918, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA d. 2 Feb 1999, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA (Age 80 years)
▻ Andrew Beerhorst | | | 5. Dr. Harry Leonard Cotter, b. 5 Mar 1921, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA d. 22 May 2006, Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan, USA (Age 85 years)
▻ Living; Alina Ampil; Krystyna Victoria Mnishowicz; Janice Marie Sachs, m. 14 Mar 1945 |
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- Harry Cotter enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps on January 26, 1942. His enlistment record indicates that he had had one year of college. Dr. Harry Cotter, Jr., was living in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1950, and in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1971.
Obituary: Dr. Harry L. Cotter, Jr., of Byron Center, died on Monday, May 22, 2006 at his residence under the care of Holland Home hospice. Dr. Cotter was born on March 5, 1921, to Harry L. and Nellie Cotter, Sr. in Springfield, Ohio. He is survived by his children, Kathleen (Bob) Wait of Hudsonville, Ronald (Peggy) Cotter of North Carolina, Debra Jane (Ken) Cash of Byron Center, and Virgil (Cathy) Cotter of Caledonia. Also surviving are his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Michael Wiltzer, April Wiltzer, Kimberly (Roger) Fowler and children, Ella, Gracie, and Owen, Ken Cash and children, Bradley and Katie, Randy Cash, Susan (Kevin) Oswald and children, Kyle and Kaitlin, and Rebecca Billington and children, Michael, Ashley, and Virgil. He also leaves his friends, Virginia and Ward Harmsen and a number of nieces and nephews. Dr. Cotter was a graduate of Ohio State University and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He practiced podiatry in Wyoming, Michigan, and was a member of the Michigan Podiatry Association. He proudly served his country as a First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during World War II flying B-17 Bombers. He was a member of the squadron that completed the first successful daylight raid over Berlin; a feat that Hitler bragged would never be accomplished. He had the distinction of completing 25 successful missions by age 22 and was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Air Medal, and the Bronze Star. Dr. Cotter was also the founder of the Rocket football program for Byron Township. The family would like to thank the staff at Railside Living Center for their kindness and care for him during his stay there. Following Dr. Cotter's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private memorial was held. For those wishing to do so, the family suggests memorial contributions in his name to the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, Mary Freebed Rehabilitation Hospital, or a charity of your choice.
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Genealogy of the Bryan and Martin Families
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