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Harry Leonard Cotter

Male 1921 - 2006  (85 years)


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  1. 1.  Harry Leonard Cotter was born on 5 Mar 1921 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 22 May 2006 in Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: physician

    Notes:

    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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    Family/Spouse: Alina Ampil. Alina was born on 7 Jan 1952; died on 8 Aug 2003 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA; was buried in Philippines. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Krystyna Victoria Mnishowicz. Krystyna was born on 14 Jul 1941; died on 15 Jan 2009 in Graceland Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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    1. 6. Harry Cotter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in cir 1972; died on 19 Sep 2015 in Michigan, USA; was buried in Graceland Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA.

    Harry married Janice Marie Sachs on 14 Mar 1945 in Clark County, Ohio, USA. Janice (daughter of Ben Sachs and Helen Garst) was born on 7 Jan 1923 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA; died on 26 Apr 2005 in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA; was buried in Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harry1)

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  5. 6.  Harry Cotter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harry1) was born in cir 1972; died on 19 Sep 2015 in Michigan, USA; was buried in Graceland Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA.

    Notes:

    Obituary: Cotter, Harry Age 43 of Grand Rapids, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Krystyna Cotter, who he now joins in heaven. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday 1:30 p.m. at St. Robert of Newminster Church, 6477 Ada Dr., Ada. Rev. Leonard Sudlik presiding. Interment Graceland Memorial Park and Mausoleum.

    THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Thurs., Sept. 24, 2015


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Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Living2, 1.Harry1)

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