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Ralph Otto Obituary
Ralph R. Otto Jr., age 77 of Dayton, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, in Dayton. He was born in Dayton on October 3, 1947, the son of Ralph R. Sr. & Thelma (Smith) Otto. He retired from GM Harrison Radiator after over 30 years. He was a former member of the PWP #210 Dayton. He is survived by his sons Charles (Lisa) Otto and Tim Otto; grandchildren Joshua Donnor, Ian Donnor and Marie Donnor; great grandchildren Skieler Lynette Martin, Sharon Marie Watts, Bree Nevaeh Downor, Joshua Paul Downor Jr. and Nolan Myles Downor; his longtime friend Genny Hopson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Sue Naylor. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Tipp City Church of Christ, 6460 S. County Road 25A. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 pm at the church. Burial will follow in Willow View Cemetery, Dayton. Services have been entrusted to the Zerkle Funeral Home, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.zerklefh.com.
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Melissa Giolitto
July 13, 2025
I´m so sorry Charlie, and Tim. I´ll never forget the time he pulled us kids in the snow on the tractor. Your in my prayers
Tonia Banks
July 4, 2025
My late husband Jack and I worked with Ralph at Delphi very good man sorry for your loss Tonia Banks
Chuck Aliaga
July 2, 2025
I remember the many PWP dances and the dance classes on Tuesday nights talking with Ralph and the occasional visits to F D Lawrence for product that he needed to buy.... He will be missed
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