Odelia M. Otte

Age 102, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2001 at St. Paul Home. Odelia was born in Kaukauna on January 15, 1899, daughter of the late Peter and Dora (Vander Wyst) Jonen. On June 7, 1921, she married William Otte at St. Mary Catholic Church in Kaukauna. He preceded her in death in 1983.

She was the eldest member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kaukauna and was a member of the Holy Cross Altar Society and Court #226 of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Odelia enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and caring for her houseplants. She will be remembered for the crocheted snowflakes she made for her entire family. Her greatest joys came from spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Odelia is survived by two sons: Jerry (Lou Ann) Otte of Wabeno and Donald (Kathy) Otte of Menasha; two daughters-in-law: Dorothy Otte of Appleton and Jean Otte of Kaukauna; seventeen grandchildren, thirty-nine great-grandchildren, and twelve great-great-grandchildren; a brother: Arthur (LaVerne) Jonen of Kaukauna, as well as by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband William in 1983, sons Arthur in 1986 and Norbert in 1999, sisters Loretta (Michael) Hauser, Clara (Henry) Otte, and Alma (George) De Koch; brothers Arthur Jonen in 1910, John Jonen in 1936, and Harry (Marie) Jonen; a grandson Jeffrey Otte in 1957, and a granddaughter Darlene Brejcha.

The funeral liturgy for Odelia will be held at 4:30 PM on Monday, September 17, 2001 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Monday from 3:30 PM until the hour of the service.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the entire staff at St. Paul Home. Mother made her home with you for some eleven years, and each of you helped to make it home for her. Your kind and loving care made you so special to Mom and to us. Thank you all so much. Thanks also to Fr. Ben for your frequent visits and many prayers. It was so nice to have someone so caring close at hand.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, Wisconsin 54130
920-766-6200