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Daniel L “Dan” Cotton

Birth	:	27 Mar 1927 Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Death	:	30 Mar 2011 Beresford, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0698280, -96.7529907
Description	:	Daniel Cotton was born March 27, 1927 in Detroit, MI to parents Daniel L. and Mildred (McDonald) Cotton. He died March 30, 2011 in Beresford, SD at the age of 84 years and three days. Dan was raised in Beresford and graduated from Beresford High School. He married Edna Johansen February 1, 1946. His adult life was spent in the automotive business. In 1947 he started with Cotton Pontiac and Implement and in 1957 added the Chevrolet line and started Cotton Chevrolet dealership that he operated until 2002. In that time he served as past president of... Read More	Daniel Cotton was born March 27, 1927 in Detroit, MI to parents Daniel L. and Mildred (McDonald) Cotton. He died March 30, 2011 in Beresford, SD at the age of 84 years and three days. Dan was raised in Beresford and graduated from Beresford High School. He married Edna Johansen February 1, 1946. His adult life was spent in the automotive business. In 1947 he started with Cotton Pontiac and Implement and in 1957 added the Chevrolet line and started Cotton Chevrolet dealership that he operated until 2002. In that time he served as past president of SD Automobile Dealers Assoc. and the SD Municipal Electric, the SD Rail Authority, the Southeastern Council of Governments and served 25 years on the Beresford City Council. He was a dedicated public servant. He served 45 years on the Beresford Fire Dept., 30 years on the Local Economic Development Board, was on the Lewis and Clark Water Board and Construction Committee, Civil Defense Director and was past president of Beresford Lions Club. Dan enjoyed hunting and fishing and auto racing, including working with fire crews at the Indy 500. He loved attending his grandchildren's sporting events. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Edna; children, Barry (Linda) of Beresford, Thomas (Jan) of Beresford, Jane (Irving) Smith of Buffalo, NY and Brian (Joanne) of Beresford; eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and sister, Evelyn Hogan of Beresford. His parents and sister, Carolyn Cotton, preceded him in death. Funeral services for Dan will be 2PM Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford. Visitation will be 5-8PM Friday at the church with a prayer service at 7PM. Wass Funeral Home \| 301 N 3rd Street, Beresford, SD 57004 \|

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Daniel L “Dan” Cotton's memorial is located at: Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Beresford, Union County, USA.
When did Daniel L “Dan” Cotton death?
Daniel L “Dan” Cotton death on 30 Mar 2011 in Beresford, Union County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.0698280
Longitude: -96.7529907

Family Members:

Parent

Daniel Luzern Cotton

(1894 - 1976)

Mildred Rae McDonald Cotton

(1895 - 1987)

Siblings

Mildred Evelyn “Evy” Cotton Hogen

(1920 - 2012)

Children

Barry Lee Cotton

(1947 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0698280, -96.7529907

2. Beresford Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0699997, -96.7533035

3. Beresford Memorial Park Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0695763, -96.7517853

4. Saint Johns Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0699997, -96.7549973

5. Bethesda Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0898400, -96.7542000

6. Larsen Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0854378, -96.7925568

7. Gothland Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0764008, -96.6877975

8. Saint Peters Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0619011, -96.8244019

9. Brooklyn Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0984306, -96.8213425

10. Bonine Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1049995, -96.8255997

11. Zion United Methodist Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1410141, -96.7331619

12. Nazareth Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1492004, -96.7664032

13. Saint Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery
Emmet, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9836950, -96.7466350

14. Danefield Seventh Day Advent Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0108000, -96.8452300

15. Hovde Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0685997, -96.8835983

16. Skrefsrud Lutheran Church Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1563400, -96.8213400

17. Romsdal Cemetery
Norway Center, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1565781, -96.6682739

18. Old Romsdal
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1568946, -96.6684787

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Alcester, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0266991, -96.6192017

20. Saint Johns Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0696983, -96.9056015

21. Tuntland Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1711006, -96.6866989

22. Komstad Cemetery
Dalesburg, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0417938, -96.9058914

23. Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -96.7758026

24. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9805984, -96.6481018