Background
Cottrell, John Lewis was born on February 23, 1927 in Great Falls, Montana, United States. Son of Reginald John and Rosina (Frost) Cottrell.
Cottrell, John Lewis was born on February 23, 1927 in Great Falls, Montana, United States. Son of Reginald John and Rosina (Frost) Cottrell.
Bachelor, Western Michigan University, 1947. Master of Arts, Western Michigan University, 1969. Licentiate in Theology, Seabury Western Theological Seminary, 1950.
Licentiate in Theology, American College, 1981.
Vicar St. George's Church, Milford, Michigan, 1950-1953. Rector and college chaplain Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Colleges, Paw Paw, 1953-1958. Rector Grace Church, Ludington, 1958-1963.
College chaplain Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, 1963-1974. Field underwriter Monarch Life, 1974-1989. Sale proprietor Cottrell & Association, since 1989.
Episcopal Chaplain Regional Rehabilitation Center, Kalamazoo, 1969-1974. Locum tenems St. Mark's Church, Paw Paw, 1974-1984. With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1950.
Member Southwestern Michigan Association Health Underwriters (president elect since 1987), Kalamazoo Association Life Underwriters, National Association of Security Dealers.
Married Garnet June Scales, June 22, 1947. Children: John Craig, Laurel June, Christopher William.