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Elisabeth Hopkins "Libby" Otto

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Elisabeth Otto Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 2, 2003.

Otto Elisabeth Hopkins "Libby", age 78. Born in Cheswold, DE November 24, 1925. Preceded in death by her husband, Heinz J. Otto; her father and mother, Melvin and Hazel Hopkins; and brother, Robert Hopkins. Survived by son, Stephen Hopkins Otto, Kobe, Japan; birth daughters, Robann Otto Mrkonich (Marko), Long Lake, MN and Jennifer Otto Monson (Timothy), Fargo, ND; and by mutual consent, Kerri Jo Cooper (Don Miller), Carlsbad, CA; five beloved grandchildren, Joseph and Robert Mrkonich, Katibeth, Leni and Ellie Monson; sister, Patricia Ann Shanaman, NJ; nieces, nephews, many special friends and her cherished animals. She graduated from the University of Delaware where she met her husband of 51 years. After raising her family, she worked as a librarian in Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Wayzata and Long Lake. Her passions included reading, classical music, travel and family. In retirement, Libby enjoyed her time as a volunteer for the Orono Schools. A very special thanks to Taunia Hart for her help and companionship. Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003 at 10:00 AM at Trinity Episcopal Church, Excelsior, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Heinz J. Otto Scholarship Fund, Loring-Nicollet-Bethlehem Community Center, 1925 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55403. Rettinger Funeral Home Long Lake 952-473-6954

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December 12, 2003

Phyllis Bofferding posted to the memorial.

December 10, 2003

Carmen Nelson posted to the memorial.

December 7, 2003

Jim Kelley posted to the memorial.

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Phyllis Bofferding

December 12, 2003

As a young and inexperienced librarian at Long Lake and Westonka, I really valued Libby's advise and guidance. She was so much for than that for me, a lot of fun too.

We had great conversations about birds among other things and I will miss her wit and wisdom.

Carmen Nelson

December 10, 2003

To the family

I just read in the HCL Newsletter that my friend, Libby, had passed away. She indeed was an elegant and lovely lady. Please accept my sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim Kelley

December 7, 2003

Dear Steve, Bobbi and Jenny,

I just learned of your mothers' passing. Coincidently in the same manner I learned of your fathers - late and at Steve and Arla's buckthorn burning. Had I known, be sure that I would have paid my respects at the funeral. The last time I saw your mom was at Steve and Arla's a few years ago. I sure miss our parents. What great memories I have of those days growing up in Long Lake. Your parents were special folk. My prayers are with you.

Jim

Kathy Palmer Larson

December 4, 2003

My sympathies to your family. I remember your mother as a wonderful woman. She will surely be missed by you all. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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Jeannie Henfling (Benson)

December 4, 2003

What a grand, elegant lady! My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have so many memories of your Mom from not only my school years and running around with Bobbie, but also her very touching letter following my father's passing. It was truly an honor to have had her touch my life.

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