Otto Frederick Cottman, 68, of Princess Anne, Maryland departed this life Sunday, December 6, 2015 at his residence. Born January 29, 1947, he was the son of the late Irvin Grant and Maggie Ballard-Cottman.
Otto attended the Somerset County Public Schools. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army where he completed three years of service. After his discharge, he lived in Princess Anne for a short time before moving to Chester, Pennsylvania. While living in Chester he worked at the Philadelphia airport for a number of years. When he returned to Princess Anne, he worked as a security officer and as an assistant for the Anthony E. Ward Funeral Home.
At an early age, he became a member of his family church; the old Mount Carmel Baptist Church which was under the leadership of Reverend Ervine Hargis. He was also a member of the VFW Post #9505.
Otto, lovingly known as “Toe” or “Tisso” to his family and friends, enjoyed traveling and loved to drive. He never turned down an opportunity to transport anyone, no matter how near or far the destination. He also loved to play a variety of card games. His favorite saying was “What’s Happening.”
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine Cottman, a brother, Robert Cottman and a nephew, David Cottman.
On Sunday, December 6, 2015, Otto F. Cottman shed his earthly clothing and took his final resting place. He is survived by his wife Rosann Cottman; two sons, Frederick and Larion Cottman of Pennsylvania; two daughters, Denise Cottman of Delaware and Romona Cottman of Pennsylvania; one sister; Lois Douglas of Salisbury; two adopted sisters, Betty Hall and Carolyn Cottingham of Princess Anne; twelve grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Princess Anne, with a viewing one hour prior. A public viewing will also be held 2:00 – 6:00 PM Friday at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne. Interment will be held 1:00 PM Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock, MD.
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My heartfelt condolence to the family and friends of Mr. Otto Cottman. The death of a loved one is hard to bear. Your heavenly father understands your pain as he too experienced the death of his only begotten son, Jesus Christ. Job 14: 14, 15 shows that God yearns to bring your dear loved one back to life. If you would like to know more about God’s promises, please visit the website jw.org.