Stephen W. Ottgen

Stephen W. Ottgen

Stephen Ottgen Obituary

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Stephen was born on November 26, 1945 and passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017. Stephen was a resident of Mancelona, Michigan at the time of passing. After graduating high school, Stephen enlisted into the U.S. Air Force, where he served 7 ? years for our country, during the Vietnam War. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with Pastor Bryan McInerney officiating. Visitation will be from noon until the time of services Saturday. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Mancelona. Visitation at the Mancelona Chapel from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on July 1, 2017. July 1, 2017 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Mancelona Chapel 205 W. State Street Mancelona, MI 49659 July 1, 2017 3:00 PM Mancelona Chapel 205 W. State Street Mancelona, MI 49659 Visitation at the Mancelona Chapel from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on July 1, 2017. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mancelona American Legion.

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