Kenneth E. Otto Obituary (1928 - 2009)

KENNETH E. OTTO Kenneth E. Otto, age 80, of Menomonie, WI passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 at Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie. He was born April 7, 1928 in Dunn County, WI to Fred and Dora (Steffan) Otto. Ken was a W.W.II veteran. He lived and worked in Minneapolis, MN for a time and also worked at Taufman's Taxi Service in Menomonie for many years. Ken loved to dance and listen to old time and country music. Ken is survived by brothers, DeWane Otto of WA, Jerry Otto of Menomonie, LaVern (Bessie) Otto of Maiden Rock and Marshall (Lori) Otto of River Falls; sisters Donna Shafer of Colfax, Margaret (Tom) Hanson of WA, and Kathy (LeRoy) White of TX. He also leaves his very good friend and companion of 18 years, Inez. Also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister and brother. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Brett Voigt officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in the spring, with military honors by Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Remember I have fought some hard battles And won, ere the close of the day. Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day. But in the summer just gather some flowers And remember the place where I lay, And come in the shade of evening When the sun paints the sky in the west. Stand for a few moments beside me And remember only my best.