Anthony John Otte, beloved husband of 62 years to the late Nora Jean (nee Grogan), dear son of Anthony Steven and Adele (nee Nieman) both deceased, dear brother of Adele Holtkamp, deceased, Betty Tedtman, deceased, Irma Lewis, Mae Gilkey, Ray Otte, deceased, and Carl Otte, dear father of Tony (Joyce) Otte, Steve (Carol) Otte, Jim (Cindy) Otte, and Carole (Mike) Erb, loving grandfather of Ann Otte (fiance Max George), Emily (Eric) Dinardo, Liz (Tommy) Weber, Kate Otte, Kevin Otte, Jack (Leah) Otte, Tony Erb (fiance Jen Weisman), David Otte, Andy Erb, and Sarah Erb, great-grandfather of Olivia, Aystun, and Charlotte. Died Friday, October 19, 2018, age 94 years. Visitation to be held at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 5527 Cheviot Road, Tuesday evening, October 23, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 5222 North Bend Road, Wednesday, October 24 at 11:00 AM with burial following at New St. Joseph Cemetery.
Tony was a 1942 graduate of the Ohio Mechanics Institute, a WW II US Army Infantry combat veteran, and a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. After the war, Tony worked with his father in construction until starting Otte Brothers Construction with brother Ray in the mid 1950’s. Tony started Best Panel Homes with brothers Ray and Carl and sister Adele in the early 1960’s which, at its peak, had 75 employees. In retirement, Tony built award-winning sets for the Showbiz Players with sister Irma and other family members. Tony is a past President of the Cincinnati Home Builders Association, LaSalle High School PTA; a member of the Cincinnati Military Order of the Purple Heart Association, and a long-time, active member of St. Ignatius Parish.
The Otte family suggest memorials be made to St. Ignatius Tuition Aid Fund. Condolences may also be expressed to the Otte Family online at MRFH.com.
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