Obituary of Gary H. Cotter II

GARY H. COTTER II age 48, of Jefferson passed away Sunday March 31, 2019 at his home in Jefferson.  He was born in Milwaukee on October 26, 1970 to Gary and Gail (Brueckner) Cotter.

Gary graduated from Pulaski high school in 1988.  He married Tammy Barton on April 7, 1995 in Waukesha.  He was employed at Exide Technologies as their Regional Operations Director for the past 26 years.  Gary enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing with friends and family, pontoon boating and singing.

His is survived by his wife Tammy Cotter of Jefferson.  Sons Shawn Andrykowski of Milwaukee, Riley (Miriah Stelse) Cotter of New Berlin, Jacob Cotter of Jefferson. His mother Gail Cotter of Milwaukee.  Sister Michelle (Tim) Olszewski of Milwaukee. Half-brother Chris cotter, and half-sisters Lisa McDowell and Linda Artigue. Brother-in-law Clay (Karen) Barton of Mukwonago, sister-in-law Lisa (Scott) McKittrick of West Bend, mother-in-law Diane Barton of Jefferson.  Nieces, nephews and many friends.

Gary is preceded in death by his father Gary Cotter I and his father-in-law Gary Barton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday April 5, 2019 at Schneider-Michaelis Funeral home in Jefferson with the Rev. Kellen Roggenbuck presiding.  Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

 Visit www.schneidermichaelisfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence or light a candle in his memory.