Patrick Brian Cotter was born on October 25, 1963 in Williston, ND to Patrick Brian LaRoque and Delores Holznagel. He attended school and lived in Sidney, MT for most of his life. One of Pat’s fond memories was going to the mint, and helping his mother cook, or going hunting with his dad.
Pat liked to say he met the love of his life, and best friend, Jackie Desjarlais. Out of this union was born Lacy, and his two step-sons, Bobby and Randy. Pat and those two boys spent a lot of time down at the river fishing. Pat was an all-around ”happy go lucky” guy that always put a smile on people’s faces. Pat had many friends he loved spending time with or even helping them out. And let’s not forget his love for beer and women! His greatest joys in life were being a father and grandpa.
Pat passed away at his home in Sidney, MT on June 27, 2021.
“Dad you will be forever missed, until the day we meet again, I love you!”
Pat is survived by; his daughter, Lacy, and son-in-law David Smith; his stepsons, Bobby Whalen and Randy (Leslie) Desjarlais of Utah; his friend, David Danielson of Sidney; his grandchildren, Tristan, Dedric, Jordan, Lillian, and Terrance.
Pat is preceded in death by; his parents, Patrick and Delores; his uncles, Richard and Boone; his grandson Dylon, and Jackie Desjarlais.