Earl & Sylvia Cottral

Death date: May 9, 2012

Earl D. “Pete” Cottral, 96, and Sylvia M. Cottral, 95, of Clinton, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the Alverno. Memorial Services for Pete and Sylvia will be 10:30am, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Community Congregational Church. Read Obituary

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Sherry Stolp Cummings

709w ago

For as long as we lived in Clinton, since the 50's, I remember your parents at the Country Club. My parents were May and Curly Stolp. Our Mom's played golf together and probably bowled together. My parents died a few years ago, and then my husband. I miss so many things about our childhoods, seeing the old familiar faces at the Club. I'm sure you are overwhelmed, but there is a comfort that they went together, and are in Heaven together.
Deepest sympathy to your family.
Sherry

Beth (Williamson) Hann

709w ago

My sister Barb still lives in Clinton and sent me the wonderful article by Bill Wundram about your parents. Such joyful memories came flooding back! Your sweet, fun mother who was our Girl Scout Leader in sixth grade. I loved being at your house; it was always a happy place. And your handsome dad! The last time I saw him was in the Maquoketa Fair Parade, riding his beautiful horse and so glad to see me. What good times we all had. I love the picture in the paper; still a beautiful couple.I'm so sorry for your loss.I hope you are well and happy Barb.

Jim And Debbie Bruhn

709w ago

Debbie and I extend our condolences. We have many fond memories of "Pete" and Sylvia, having spent several nights playing bridge and having a couple of cocktails at each other's homes and seeing them at the Clinton Country Club.(We were the "kids" in our bridge club)I also was acquainted with Pete through 29 Club. Sylvia was a true lady and Pete a gentleman.

With sympathy,
Jim and Debbie Bruhn

Dan Klahn

709w ago

Lindsay, I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your parents. It must be difficult to loose both of them in a very short time. I have fond memories of both of them.
Can,t attend the service because I work in Minnesota during the week but my thoughs and prayers are with you and your family.
Take care.

Marti Newton Blazick

709w ago

Dear Lindsay and Barb,

I wish I could give you some great piece of wisdom that would make the hurt all go away but it doesn't exist. No matter how old we are, no matter how prepared we think we are, it still sucks!!! We never outgrow the need for our parents.

I can only tell you that your parents were deeply loved by MANY people. I'm just one! I have such great memories of your folks. Lindsay, you and I use to play Barbie on the stairs in the house on 4th Street. I loved that house. Your mom would fix me catsup sandwiches.

And what an adventure when they inherited Cherry Bank Farm - that house was filled with old newspapers. I can still see your dad's face when we first walked through it. And the pride as the house took shape under your folk's guiding hand. That house was a work of love. I'm thrilled it's on the National Historical Registry.

The last time I was in Clinton, I went up to see them and they made me feel like a long lost daughter. They had a way of making me feel so special.

I wish I could be there just to give you both a hug. I really miss you!

With all my love,
Marti

Patty Fuegen(Cowan)

709w ago

Have some real fond memories of Sylvia and Pete from Horseman's we did alot of trail riding and had a good time doing it I'm sure that you are up there enjoying all the past horseman too!!!!! Your family has our deepest sympathy and may God bless them both.

Julie & Doug Voss

709w ago

To the Family of Pete and Sylvia;
I had the joy of creating a friendship with Pete and Sylvia at the Alverno where my mother-in-law, Betty Voss, shared a space at the dinner table with them. We had the most interesting conversations and learned from each other that we knew some of the same friends! There was always a story to be told. I will miss them deeply, as I lost my mother-in-law in late February. May they now continue those wonderful conversations in Heaven! My dearest sympathy to you all.

Emalie Cousins Rennecker

709w ago

My condolences on your loss.I remember your parents fondly , from all the times spent at your house during our childhood. Sincerely Emalie

Martha Truax

709w ago

Dear Family of Pete and Sylvia,
I have known both for many years. Hazel Lindmeier was a very good friend of my mothers many years ago. Also I have been member of Community Congregational all my life.
I played bridge and golfed with Sylvia. And I worked at CCPC and knew Pete. There are not two finer persons in the world than your Mom and Dad. The cutest couple walking into church and they always had a good word and smile for each other. How wonderful they both were called to their Lord together.
You girls can be so greatful of having such terrific parents.
I have not seen them that much since moving to Alverno but loved and respected them very much.
In Sympathy,
Martha (Utroska) Truax

Michael Kearney

709w ago

I am very sorry to learn of the deaths of Pete and Sylvia. They were both very nice people who enriched the lives of those around them. My condolences to all their family.

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