Marlene Cottier Obituary

Marlene Sue (Wilk) Cottier

Jul 14, 1935 - Aug 17, 2022

Sandusky

Marlene Sue (Wilk) Cottier, 87, residing in Sandusky, passed away early Wednesday morning, Aug. 17, 2022, at The Commons of Providence following a brief illness.

Marlene was born July 14, 1935, in Sandusky, to the late Leo Wilk and Kathleen Jane (Tice) Ahlers.

Marlene graduated from Sandusky High School in 1953. She previously was employed at Klaus Oldsmobile Cadillac for 15 years before retiring from Klee Plumbing & Heating as their bookkeeper after over 20 years of service. Marlene was a member of United Commercial Travelers. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, plastic crafts, playing cards, bowling, and spending time with her family.

Marlene is survived by her daughter, Susan M. Davie of Sandusky; sons, Richard A. (Trudy) Cottier Jr. of Perrysburg and Timothy J. Cottier of Saginaw, Michigan; daughter-in-law, Janice Cottier of Sandusky; eight grandchildren, Nicole Glay, Jan Neuburger, Devin Cottier, Karissa Cottier, Colette Allaudeen, Eric Hugg, Cole Cottier, and Luke Cottier; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, whom she married June 20, 1955, Richard A. Cottier Sr., who died March 5, 1975; daughter, Kathleen J. Cottier; stepfather, Elmer Ahlers; sister, Kathleen Ezel; brother, Elmer George Ahlers; and son-in-law, Brian E. Davie.

Friends may call 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, until the time of Marlene's funeral at 11 a.m. at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Pastor Ken Hiser will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.

Those wishing to contribute to Marlene's memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.