William L. Cotter

March 1, 1928 — January 24, 2009

WILLIAM L. COTTER, of Waterford; January 24, 2009; age 80; beloved husband of Joyce for 60 years; dear father of Cynthia Cotter of Keego Harbor, Candace Fisher of Idaho, Julie Plank of California, and the late Kelly Yates and William Cotter; loving Grandfather of eight and great grandfather of seven; brother of Jean (Fred) Auch of Birmingham. Mr. Cotter was the President of the Cotter Electric Co., and a lifetime member of Pine Lake Country Club. He was a Marine Corp veteran of WW2, serving in China, and was formerly a Police Officer in the City of Detroit. Mr. Cotter was a former member of Sylvan Lake Lutheran Church. Joyce and Bill were partners in creating a successful business. Bill had wit, charm, and a great heart, and was a good and generous father, friend and grandfather. Funeral services Thursday 11:00 am. from Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel (248-338-9288). Internment Great Lakes National Cemetery. The Cotter family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 2 to 4, and 6 to 8 pm.

Memorials:

Memorials may be made to American Legion Post #141, or the Waterford Senior Center.

Visitations:

2:00PM to 4:00PM on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 at Pontiac Chapel of the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home (map/driving directions)

6:00PM to 8:00PM on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 at Pontiac Chapel of the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home (map/driving directions)

Services:

In-state at 10:30AM, Service at 11:00AM at Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home on Thursday, January 29th, 2009 (map/driving directions)

Cemetery:

Great Lakes National Cemetery
4200 Belford Road
Holly, MI 48442 (map/driving directions)

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