Obituary of Maurice E. Cotter

Cotter, Maurice E. Saginaw Township, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at HealthSource - Saginaw. He was 97 years old. Maurice Cotter was born December 8, 1918 to the late Edward and Cassie (Morrison) Cotter in Buffalo, New York. Maurice and his family moved to Michigan when he was 5 years old, and was raised in Bad Axe, Michigan. Maurice was a graduate of Saginaw Business Institute, and then he worked for the Saginaw News as a bookkeeper. He was then drafted into the Army, and proudly served his country during World War II. After his services with the military he returned to Saginaw and married Barbara J. Stransky on August 15, 1950, she preceded him in death on August 29, 1996. He then worked for the Saginaw News until his retirement in 1983. During his retirement he continued his career with H&R Block and volunteered for VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program) and Habitat for Humanity. Maurice enjoyed gardening, collecting rocks and shells, gardening, and entertaining the neighborhood children with many magic tricks. He held a membership with the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Ring 212. Maurice is survived by his daughter, Kerre Cardwell; son, Michael (Deborah) Cotter; three grandchildren: Jessica (Chad) Roundy, Jennifer Cotter and Trevor Cardwell; two great grandchildren; many extended family and dear friends and neighbors. Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son-in-law, Scott Cardwell; a brother and sister. FUNERAL: A funeral service for Maurice will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2016 Ames United Methodist Church, 801 State St., Saginaw, MI. Pastor Scott Lindenberg will officiate. Private burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. VISITATION: Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) and on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to Saginaw Habitat for Humanity or Ames United Methodist Church. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com