Ronald Christian Ottinger

Ronald Christian Ottinger obituary, St. Louis, MO

Ronald Christian Ottinger

Ronald Ottinger Obituary

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Ronald Christian Ottinger entered into rest on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the age of 88.
Ronald enjoyed the lake, Barbequing, boating, and fishing. He was a very outgoing person and was a member of the Lions Club for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christian August & Esther Ruth (nee Wohlschlaeger) Ottinger.
Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years Leone F. (nee Boyer) Ottinger; dearest father of Cheryl Ottinger, Christine (Mark) Schumacher, Karen (Kevin) Steding and Yvonne (Mike) Peterson; dear grandfather of Joshua (Marcia) East, Emily East, Megan (David) Morrison, Brett (Allison) Schumacher, Haley Steding, Nicholas Peterson, Heather (Brandon) Miller; and great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Private service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association or Alzheimer's Association.
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