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Paul Otten Obituary
Paul L. Otten, born October 11th, 1960, passed away on November 14th at the age of 65.
Paul spent most of his life in Council Bluffs, IA, and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1979. He worked various construction jobs throughout his lifetime.
Paul was a wonderful, loving brother and will be missed very much.
He is preceded in death by his parents Bruce and Sue Otten.
He leaves behind 2 brothers: Mark (Mary) Otten and Jerry and (Shelly) Otten of Council Bluffs, IA; and 3 sisters: Carol (Mark) Johnson of Brayton, IA, Julie Otten of Riverton, IA, and Lisa (Mark) Funkhouser of Ridgefield, Washington. He also had 9 nieces and 9 nephews.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143
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