Peter M. Schotting Obituary

This innovative & charismatic Dutchman born in Amsterdam was a veteran of the Royal Netherlands Army 12th Infantry Battalion & coach of the 1976 & 1980 US Olympic Speedskating Teams. As the coach & mentor of many world-class champions, Peter's idiosyncratic coaching style brought a level of sophistication & recognition to the world of American Speedskating.

Peter died unexpectedly in Pueblo CO. predeceased by his father Johannas Schotting, mother Carolina & brothers Tom & Theo. Left to mourn his passing are his son Matthew Schotting (Jamita), from his marriage to Maureen Keyes. sisters Agnes, Mieke & Lies, brothers Andre (Willy), Paul, Frans, Hans, Gerard, step-mother Thea Walstra. sister-in-law Joke Schotting & special friend, Erik Henrikson.

A memorial will take place in the future, time & place TBD.