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Otto Motal Obituary
"UNCLE OTTO"
Wedding Photographer
Otto Frank Motal Jr., born June 12, 1929 in Czechoslovakia Republic to Otto Frank Motal Sr. and Josephine Pirnus Motal, sadly has gone home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2015 in Edmonds, Washington.
Otto was self-employed as a wedding photographer from his home in Ballard/Seattle for over 53 years.
Mr. Motal photographed generations of families as well as dignitaries, television personalities, and professional athletes. Always able to make the wedding parties comfortable with jokes for laughter and "Smile for your Uncle Otto!" The photos were perfection!
Spending over 53 years as the #1 Wedding Photographer, Otto closed his business and sold the Ballard home in 2000 to retire to Edmonds, WA, with his wife Jacque. Otto was the most generous, giving, kind hearted soul - ALWAYS! Otto will sorrowfully be missed by so many!!
Otto is survived by his wife Jacque, two dogs Bella and Rose, his two step daughters Gayline Vernon and her husband David Vernon, Justine Ries, grandchildren Justin Martin, Madison Vernon, Jade Ries, Jasmine Ries and great grandchild Bailey Martin, relatives and many Great Friends!
A memorial celebration will be held on January 12, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Evergreen Washelli, 11111 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
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American Heart Association
January 6, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Susan Meyer
January 6, 2016
Mr. Moral was a very kind gentleman and willing to work with us after I had my wedding pictures taken by one of his photographers in 1984. I was sorry to hear of his passing and my sympathies to his family and friends.Susan (Baez) Meyer
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Jan
12
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery11111 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
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