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Otto Mahn Obituary
HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Otto Mahn, 75, a resident of the Town of Beekman, died on Thursday, March 24, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT, as a result of complications of an aortic aneurism.
Born on August 15, 1935 in Hamburg, Germany, Otto was the son of Franz and Lotte Mahn. At age 15, while attending school in Germany, he began his formal training to become a butcher. After completing his training, he worked on cruise ships for several years.
On a stop in New York, Otto was recruited by a restaurateur and made America his home in 1958. He started his own butcher business in Queens and later moved it to Brewster and then to Dutchess County. His East Fishkill Pork Store thrived as a result of his capable business management as well as his unfailing commitment to quality and topnotch customer service. He sold the business and retired in 2006.
Otto married Melitta Klinger, who survives at home, on November 26, 1961, and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
An avid sailor and hunter, Otto enjoyed the outdoors. He also passionately followed World Cup Soccer and was active in the Elks Club and the Germania Society.
In addition to his wife, Melitta, Otto is survived by his daughter, Susan Cooper and her husband, Gary, of Pine Plains; his son, Michael and his wife, Barbara, of Hopewell Junction; his two grandchildren, Justin and Michael Cooper of Pine Plains; his two sisters, Christa and Marga, both in Germany; and many close friends who were blessed to know him.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 29th from 2 to 4pm and 6 and 8pm at Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Wednesday, March 30th at St. John's Church, 39 East Main Street, Pawling. Interment in the South Dover Rural Cemetery in Wingdale will immediately follow the church service.
The Mahn family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the Millbrook Rescue Squad and all the nurses and doctors at Sharon Hospital and St. Francis Hospital.
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Memories and Condolences
for Otto Mahn
April 2, 2011
Dear Melitta and Family,
we were very very sad to hear of Otto`s suddenly passing. We will remember the wonderful time we spent together. Otto was a wonderful uncle and friend to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Otto, "Wir sehen uns wieder!"
Ernst, Ulrike, Stefan and Manuela
Helmstadt, Bavaria
Marga Helfer
April 2, 2011
Liebe Melitta und Familie,
Einen letzten Gruss für meinen lieben Bruder Otto,von Deiner kleinen Schwester Marga aus der "schönsten Stadt der Welt".
Erinnerungen sind wie kleine Sterne,
die im Dunkel der Trauer leuchten.
~Marga,Wolfgang und Sven
Rich Stevens
April 1, 2011
Dear Melitta,
I learned of Otto's passing from fellow Postmaster Dave Edmonds.I want you to know that for the years I knew Otto and you from the deli and painting for you at home and the deli complex, Otto was to me, a man who I respected,for his work ethics,his love for his family, and for making my family feel welcome each and every time we shopped at your store. He would always call me "young man"and my wife and kids "young lady"! Which meant he looked through a persons exterior to see the youth in all of us.He was a big part of the fabric of Poughquag, and will be missed.
Our prayers are out to him for a peaceful life in Heaven,and out to you for the strength to carry on his love of family.
Karl, Inge, Andreas, Sandra, Jasmin, Leon & Lisa Klingler
March 31, 2011
Dear Melitta and Family,
we are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Otto.
He brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget his friendly nature.
R.I.P. Hamburger Jung
Karl, Inge, Andreas, Sandra, Jasmin, Leon & Lisa Klingler
March 31, 2011
Dear Melitta and Family,
we are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Otto.
He brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget his friendly nature.
R.I.P. Hamburger Jung
susan cooper
March 31, 2011
From the family of Otto Mahn,
Every kind word,gesture and during the minutes,hours and eventually couple days of trying to help us save Otto through the cascading catestrophic events of an auortic aneurysm is wholeheartedly appreciated. Please know that we will never forget all of you who touched his life through this crisis. All the EMTs,nurses,physicians and surgeons the flight crew of Millbrook rescue-NDP,Sharon Hospital ER/Radiology,ST Francis Hospital Hartford who took care of Otto members of DR Quadrys team including Joanne-PA OF PT in room 5940 valiant struggle to survive. We will never forget you. This has happened so suddenly and Otto was laid to rest Wednesday 3/30/11. All the outpouring of support and comfort is appreciated. We knew what a devoted husband and father and OPA-grandfather he was.His mentoring and influence has touched many and it was heartwarming to see alot of people who worked for dad return to tell us what an influence he made to them. He would have modestly shrugged off all the accalaids only to go out and do more. Please know we appreciate all of you. All of us have to find strength in ourselves to live life to the fullest. Take pride in what you do. Lend others a a helping hand if you can. Hold close your family and friends.
fondly and in graditude-Susan Mahn Cooper,
my family, Son in law Gary Cooper,grandsons Michael and Justin Cooper. His wife Melitta Mahn, and his son and daughter in law Michael and Barbara Mahn-Tshuss!Otto-your daughter Susi
March 31, 2011
From Family of Otto Mahn>> Every kind word or gesture during this difficult time is greatly appreciated. All the physicians/surgeons nurses flight crew and all staff in the
medical team of Rescue squads,Sharon Hospital,St.Fransis Hartford Dr.Quandry and Joann Diebert
PA part of the critical team my father had the best chance and we will never forget all of you. Through this stressful time we probably forgot your name but we will never foget your faces or hands of help.
All the friends who came to the calling hours and funeral 3/30/11,gave us strength to get through this it was a shock to all of us. We knew what a devoted husband,father and grandfather he was. His influence and mentoring has touched many people it was heart warming seening all the now grown young people who worked for us and told what a role model he was to them. He would have modestly shrugged off these accalaids and gone on to do more.Please know we appreciate all of you. heart felt appreciation Susan Cooper,From all of us-Melitta Mahn wife,Susan Cooper Gary Cooper son in law, grandsons Michael and Justin Cooper, Dads Son and daughterinlaw Michael and Barbara Mahn.
March 30, 2011
WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF OTTO'S PASSING. OUR
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY........GEORGE AND SHIRLEY CALABRO -
March 29, 2011
To Melitta and family,
"Once upon a time, on a day that looked like any other day, someone like no one else came along and made life into something that would never be the same." That was our Otto, who will always be remembered. With our heartfelt sympathy. The Holzbergers, Oma, Margie, George & family and John & family.
Susan Pieratti
March 29, 2011
Dear Melitta and Family,
We were saddened to hear the news of your loss. What a kind, gentle man. We will miss him. Sending our prayers up for you. God comfort you in your time of grief.
With love, Dr. Larry and Susan Pieratti
anne schollmeyer
March 29, 2011
Dear Melitta& family
I'm so sorry about otto's passing My prayers are with.
Anne Schollmeyer, Myrtle Beach SC
Rudy & Elfriede Ruf
March 28, 2011
Dear Melitta and Family
May the memories of Otto give you comfort in your grief.
Adele Ugricich
March 28, 2011
Dear Family of Otto Mahn,
We were so sad to read of Otto's passing
He will always be remembered for his
wonderful ways. We will keep him
in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Adele, Benny and Family
Ulrike Thorne (Preuss)
March 28, 2011
Dear Melitta and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Otto's passing. He was such a funny and humble man. He shall be greatly missed. God Bless.
Mary Mackay
March 28, 2011
Dear Melita and family,
We were saddened to hear of and your loss. He will always be remembered for his friendship and kindness. Please know that you are remembered in our prayers.
Peter & Margaret Rauschenbach
March 28, 2011
Dear Melitta and family,
Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. Otto was tuly a wonderful person and will be missed.
March 28, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.
Damar and John Osika
Meghan Cimmino
March 28, 2011
Dear Melita and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Otto's passing. He was such a great husband, father, grandfather, friend and boss. My prayers are with you all through this sorrow time. He will be missed. RIP Otto
<3 always Meghan
March 27, 2011
Dear Melita and family
We are so sorry to learn of Otto's passing. We are in Florida and will return home Thursday so we will not be able to attend the funeral. We will call you shortly after we return.
Love Mary Lou and Charles
Virginia Ward
March 27, 2011
To Otto's Dear family
My heartfelt condolences on your loss of a wonderful man ~ Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend. I will truly miss his kind words, support and most of all his friendship. I have been truly blessed to know him. Cherish your happiest memories and know that he lives within your heart.
Ginny Ward, Beekman Town Clerk
March 27, 2011
Dear Melitta,
We were so sorry to hear about Otto's passing. We will be out to see you and
your family on Tuesday.
In our thoughts and prayers,
Love,
Adele and Benny
March 27, 2011
Dear Susan,Coop,Michael & Justin
You are in our thoughts and prayers- our hearts go out to all of you.
Love
Judy,Bobby & Lenora
March 27, 2011
Our sincere condolences to Melitta and family.
Otto was a straight-shooter with humor
during the many years I knew him.
He was able to set aside memories of the terrible bombing raids on his native city during WW2, when he was only a child.
May he have the well deserved rest, R.I.P.
Hans Horst Denk
Erick Brill
March 27, 2011
Otto, what a great man, I remember as a kid going to the East Fishkill Pork Store with my grandfather, Helmut, and getting free cold cuts from Otto, RIP my friend!
David and Janet Sullivan
March 27, 2011
To Otto's family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember, God promises we will see them again someday. We have fond memories of Otto at the deli, great food, great conversation always, he will be missed by all of Beekman. God Bless, Dave and Janet Sullivan, former owners of Beekman Auto Body.
Charlie Hulsizer
March 27, 2011
To Mike and family--our thoughts and condolences are with you...Darlene and Charlie Hulsizer
March 27, 2011
my thoughts and prayers to your family. Dana,kim and teresa (the girls from head-lines)
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