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Otto Kersten Obituary

Otto E. Kersten Jr.

December 7, 2020 age 63. Beloved husband of Pam. Loving father of Otto III and Nathaniel. Brother of Sandra (Michael) Nerat. Also survived by other relatives and friends.

Otto was employed by QS&T in Jackson.

Visitation Tuesday, December 15 at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 13445 Hampton Rd., Brookfield from 4:00 PM until time of service at 6:00 PM.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Dec. 8 to Dec. 13, 2020.

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Tim Ostermeyer

January 30, 2021

Otto is a good friend from college MSOE. We laughed together, talked together. He had a great heart and was a kind man, Rest In Peace my good friend, see you in heaven soon

Steven Hurley

January 30, 2021

I knew Otto in 7th grade, Mr. Lepley's geography class at John Muir Jr. High. Quiet, he quickly became the whiz in the class. We became good friends and we grew in rather hard times. My brother in law attended MSOE with Otto, so I was able to catch up on things later on. Lost touch after that, but I'm sure the heart of gold I experienced in Otto way back then stayed with him during his lifetime. Sad, thoughts and prayers.

Mike Lemberger

January 3, 2021

I just learned of your loss today. I am so sorry to hear that. I worked with Otto for five years at QS&T. He was a great man. I enjoyed our conversations and witty banter. I wish you the best and my condolences.

Josh and Caitlin Corsten

December 15, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you with everlasting memories of your husband, father, brother and friend. We are sending healing prayers your way. You have our deepest sympathy.

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Dawn Harrison

December 10, 2020

Pam, I am so sorry about Otto.

Mike Marty

December 9, 2020

I hope you figure out how to make sense of this situation, Pam. It's not easy. Good luck.

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Dec

15

Visitation

4:00 p.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

13445 Hampton Rd, Brookfield, WI

Dec

15

Service

6:00 p.m.

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