Richard L.

"Bud" Cotterman

Richard L. "Bud" Cotterman, age 93, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Gardens of Paulding.

Bud was born on December 26, 1928 in Paulding County, OH to the late Clyde and Mary (Head) Cotterman. On June 5, 1949 he married the love of his life, Carrie Hartwig, who preceded him in death on May 13, 2000. Bud worked for LaFarge for 22 years before retiring in 1990. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Briceton, the Paulding Eagles #2405, and the Paulding V.F.W. Post 587.

Bud is survived by his children: Elaine Sierer, Paulding, OH; Gary (Janice) Cotterman, Murray, KY; Randy (Crys) Cotterman, Broughton, OH; 10 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren.

Bud is also preceded in death by two granddaughters: Angela Switzer and Katrina Cotterman and three sisters: Elise Cotterman, Marcella Heck, and Darlene Good.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home with Rev. Monica Kleman officiating. Burial will follow in Hedges Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 9:00 A.M. until time of services on Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bud's memory to St. John's Lutheran Church, 7611 Road 87, Paulding, OH 45879 or Elara Hospice, 3425 Executive Parkway, Suite 206, Toledo, OH 43606.