Darold A. Cotterman, 82, of Columbia City, died Tuesday January 9, 2007 at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. He was born June 2, 1924 in Melrose, Ohio, the son of Lawrence and Harriett Cotterman and was a WWII Army veteran. He worked for Fruehauf Trailer Company for 42 years and was a member of American Legion Post 98 in Columbia City. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lois Cotterman; a son, Michael A. Cotterman of Columbia City; a daughter, Cheryl A. (Don) Wyckoff of Kendallville; grandchildren, Wade (Brent Dickson) Wyckoff of Mississauga, Ontario Canada, Nicole Wyckoff of Bloomington, IN, Stacey (Rob) Schaper of Kimmel and David Cotterman of Columbia City; great grandchildren, Rachel Cotterman and Desiree Schaper. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gaylord and Glenn Cotterman. Funeral services Saturday 11 a.m. with calling one hour prior to service at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. Fort Wayne. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to donor''s choice.