Ralph Eugene Cottrell

Ralph Eugene Cottrell

Burlington

A Celebration of Life for Ralph Eugene Cottrell will be held on Saturday, July 22, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Marr Park, Shelter #1, Ainsworth, IA.

Ralph Eugene Cottrell was born on January 21, 1961, in Louisiana, Missouri, to Benjamin F. and Mary "Sammie" (Myers) Cottrell. Ralph attended school in Keota, IA. Ralph was united in marriage to Carol Martin on July 21, 1983. They later divorced. Ralph worked at bridge construction for many years and other construction jobs. Ralph enjoyed many outdoor activities. He would give a helping hand to all who needed it and always had a joke to tell.

Ralph Eugene Cottrell, 62, of Burlington, IA, passed away Sunday morning, on July 9, 2023. Ralph was laid to rest on July 13, 2023.

His memory will be cherished by siblings, Ron Flansburg of Jefferson City, MO, Jim (Karen) Cottrell of Burlington, IA, Flo (Marlin) Derby of Richland, IA, Charlotte (Casey) Pierce of Deep River, IA, David "Bo" (Robin) Cottrell of Keota, IA, and Tina Cottrell (Ed Williams s/o) of Gladstone, IL; many nieces and nephews and many friends.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Sammie Cottrell; brothers, Ray Cottrell and Frankie Cottrell; sister, Carol Cottrell Osborne; nephew, Tim Flansburg; great-niece, Kamille Grace Gunter; and his paternal and maternal grandparents.