- Jerry N. Otte, 86, Deming, N.M. (formerly of Kaukauna) arrived to his Heavenly Home, on Sept. 13, 2013, into the waiting arms of his Beloved mom and dad and his three brothers. He was born July 20, 1927, in Kaukauna and lived most of his life in the Fox Cities area.
He is survived by his wife Lou Ann, his "love' and they enjoyed the past 35 years of marriage. Upon his retirement, Jerry and Lou Ann, lived in the Wabeno area on Robert's Lake, for several years, then moving to Deming, N.M. Jerry enjoyed people and made many friends. In fact, when you became his friend, you knew you had a good and loyal friend for life. In earlier years, before he had problems with his wrist, he was an avid golfer and bowler. He always had a positive attitude and prided himself with his many do-it-yourself projects. He was a man of many talents, yet humble enough to be a master of none.
He proudly served his country in the Wisconsin National Guard. He and his unit were called to active duty and were stationed at Ft. Lewis, Wash., during the "Cuban Missle Crisis'. He retired with over 20 years
of service, with rank of Captain and acheiving the position of Company Commander.(Co. B. 2nd Bn. 127th infantry.) Peace and Love to all who entered his wonderful life.
Preceding him home were his parents, William and Odelia (Jonen) Otte of Kaukauna. Brothers and sisters-in-law, Arthur (Dorothy) Otte, Norbert (Jean) Otte, and Donald Otte. Also Debra Allwardt, (Lou Ann's daughter) and son-in-law. Russell Schmidt (Husband to Victoria). Jerry leaves behind two families who will love and miss him dearly.
Survivors include his loving wife, Lou Ann, (Deming N.M.), a sister-in-law, Kathy Otte, as well as many nieces and nephews. From his first marriage, a son David (Mary) Otte, Sr., Kaukauna; a daughter Paula (Scott) Tyrrell, Neenah; and a son Keith (Debbie) Otte, Appleton. Grandchildren David Otte, Jr. and special friend Mary Frassetto, Sherry Otte and fiancé Kal Kavanaugh, Scott (Melissa) Offenstein, Shannon and Westly Otte. Great-grandchildren Nicholas, Kyle, Christopher, Alyssa, Caleb, Blake, Trey, Nathan, and one great-great-granddaughter, Lila Marie Otte. Also, Jerry's special four-legged friend, who will miss him dearly, Sir Issac.
His 2nd family consisted of a most loving and true pal, Victoria Schmidt, two granddaughters Jenny Schmidt with three children, Jasmine (godchild), Jade and Jacob; Jackie and Josh Jamoson with son, Treton; son, Todd and wife Lois Luedtke and three grandsons, Nate and Melissa, Brandon and Emilie and Andy Luedtke; a new born great-grandson, Rudy; grandson, Jason Allwardt and his son Daemon Allwardt; granddaughter, Leah Hanson and her husband, Brian and children, Otis, Colton and Noela Sage; brother-in-law, David (Lynn) Drawenek and family in Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Sandra (Jack) Collins and family in South Carolina; also many wonderful and good friends in Deming.
The families wish to express sincere appreciation to the many doctors and nursing staffs at New Mexico hospitals and Minbres Memorial Nursing Home for the wonderful care given to Jerry.
Jerry's final wishes were no funeral services. He wanted to be cremated, with his remains to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery in Kaukauna, at the grave site of his parents.
We will all miss you, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and great-great-grandpa.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on September 29, 2013
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1927 - 2013 (86 years)
Education - High School
