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Floyd Cottrell

Male 1926 - 2012  (85 years)


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  • Name Floyd Cottrell 
    Born 23 Sep 1926 
    Gender Male 
    Died 08 Aug 2012  Town of Grand Chute, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried St Joseph Cemetery, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I181256  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 9 Aug 2012 

    Father Erwin Wheeler Cottrell,   b. 18 Mar 1898, Shawano County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jan 1976, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Inez Lavina Degroat,   b. 15 Aug 1894, Redwood Falls, Redwood Co, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 09 Oct 1975, Oneida, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 12 Oct 1922  West DePere, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F41071  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth A Boehler,   b. 28 Oct 1927, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 05 Nov 2008  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 26 Jul 1947  St Joseph Church, Appleton, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Michael Gabriel Cottrell,   b. 12 Jul 1949,   d. 30 Jul 2017, Town of Grand Chute, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
     2. Bruce Cottrell
     3. Jodi Ann Cottrell
     4. Randal Floyd Cottrell
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F72854  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Floyd Cottrell, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Brewster Village in Appleton. He was born on September 23, 1926 the son of the late Erwin and Inez Cottrell. In 1943 Floyd enlisted in the Navy and served our country during World War II on the USS Midway aircraft carrier, which protected the East Coast. He was united in marriage on July 26, 1947 to Elizabeth "Betty" Boehler at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Floyd was very active in the church, volunteering with Betty, ushering and also helping with various restoration projects. He owned Floyd V. Cottrell Plastering from 1965 until retiring and selling the business to his son in 1993. Floyd enjoyed traveling with Betty, and visiting their cottage up at Legend Lake, playing card games, watching his favorite television shows including the Packers and going out for dinner. Floyd enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

      Floyd is survived by his children: Michael (Mary Ellen) of Appleton, Bruce (Patty) of Green Bay, Jodi (Nick) Ulman of Appleton, and Randy (Mary Ann) of Appleton; his grandchildren: Sean (Jamie) Cottrell, Erin Cottrell, Jessica, Amy, and Melissa Cottrell, Casey (Dave) Rudey, Jason Ulman, Alli, Adam and Sarah Cottrell; great-grandchildren: James, Dillon, and Gabrielle; two sisters, June(Harland) Anderson of Appleton and Constance Joyce Peterson of Port Washington; he is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, Brothers: Edward, Clyde, Frank, Erwin Jr., and Gay.

      Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 10, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 410 West Lawrence Street, Appleton; with Father David J. Funk OFM CAP officiating. Friends and family may visit at the church from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. Private interment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

      Online condolences may be expressed at: www.wichmannfargo.com

      The family would like to thank the staff at Brewster Village for all their care, support and comfort that was given to Dad during his rehab stay. Your care will never be forgotten.