Martin "Marty" Schottenheimer

September 23, 1943 - February 8, 2021

Cornelius - Marty Schottenheimer, longtime NFL Head Coach, who was one of only eight coaches in league history with over 200 wins, died on Monday February 8th 2021. Schottenheimer was 77 and had his family by his side while in hospice in Charlotte, N.C. after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Schottenheimer is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pat; his children, Kristen, Brian, and daughter-in-law, Gemmi, and his grandchildren, Brandon, Sutton, Savannah and Catherine. Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said, “He was a passionate leader who cared deeply for his players and coaches, and his influence on the game can still be seen today on a number of coaching staffs around the league." He was a beloved coach in the NFL community and there was an outpouring of support following the announcement of his death. Schottenheimer has been lauded by many of his players as a leader in both football and life! Schottenheimer was a Head Coach for the Cleveland Browns from midway through the 1984 season to 1988, the Kansas City Chiefs from 1989 to 1998, the Washington Redskins in 2001, and the San Diego Chargers from 2002 to 2006. In lieu of flowers, please send personal notes and donations through Coach’s foundation at www.schottystrong.com. Links and mailing information are provided for his charities along with a Share Your Memories section for notes to the family. A private service will be held at James Funeral Home.