ANTWERP, OHIO
Richard L. Cottrell, 85, died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, Ohio.
He was born on December 15, 1927 in Paulding County, Ohio, the son of Lloyd and Madeline (Derck) Cottrell. He was a 1946 graduate of Antwerp High School.
Richard served his country in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict.
He was a Maintenance Engineer at the VA Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
He was a life member of the Antwerp VFW and the American Legion.
Surviving Richard are one son-David Cottrell of Antwerp, Ohio; three daughters-Barbara Sziklay of New Albany, Indiana, S. Renee Cottrell of Hicksville, Ohio, Lisa Cottrell of Stafford, Virginia; two grandchildren; two sisters-Carol Huss of Antwerp, Ohio and Dorothy Diederich of Garrett, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers- Bill, Tom and Jay.
Per Richards’s request, there will be no services.
Memorials in Richards name may be made to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church or the Senior Service Center.
Online condolences may be shared at www.smithbrownfuneralhome.com.
