1954-2026
Beverly “Bev” K. Cotterman, 72, of Huntsville, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday afternoon, July 2, 2026.
Beverly was born on July 1, 1954, in Bowling Green, OH, a daughter of the late Lauren and Betty (Meeker) Perry.
On May 20, 1977, Bev married Tom Cotterman in Bowling Green, and he survives. She is also survived by their daughter, Nicole (Jon) Daniels of Huntsville, a brother, Dale Perry of Walbridge, OH, and a sister-in-law, Helen Heinze of Swanton, OH.
Bev worked at Bowling Green State University for 30 years, retiring in 2004 as administrator of research grants. She was a member of Indian Lake Community Church in Russells Point, OH. She was also a member of Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533, Indian Lake Eagles Aeries #3615, Logan County Friendly Senior Center in Bellefontaine, OH, and a life member of Youth at Heart Senior Center in Lakeview, OH. Bev enjoyed sewing, reading, golfing, camping, and traveling with Tom.
Pastors Tara Cascioli and Jim Ellington will officiate a memorial service at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Lakeview, where family and friends may visit from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
Memorial contributions may be given in Bev’s memory to Logan County Friendly Senior Center at friendlyseniorcenter.org, or ILCC Ignite Youth, PO Box 457, Russells Point, OH 43348.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.
