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Johnny Otahal Johnny Otahal, age 58, passed away November 13, 2006. He grew up in Cistern, Texas and graduated from Smithville High School in 1967. Johnny attended the University of Texas in Austin and played on the 1969-1970 National Football Championship Team. He worked for two years at Roger Beasley Mazda and devoted almost 30 years of his sales career to Covert Buick. Johnny is preceded in death by his parents John and Beatrice (Vydrzal) Otahal; father-in-law, Cecil Middleton; niece and great nephew, Rose and Ross Jasek. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mary Ann; his son, Tyler; sisters and their spouses, Elsie and Marvin Jasek, Betty and Conrad Danner, Kathie and Gene Craft; mother-in-law, Jo Ann Middleton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Keith and Terri Middleton; many nieces and nephews; and dear friends Cozy Mills and family. The Holy Rosary will be prayed for Johnny at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, at Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home on S. Congress. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 17, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church with Father Joe Tomei CSC, officiating. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Rox Covert, Mike Mills, David Sords, Jerry Voight, Billy Vydrzal and Bubba Cameron. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 15186, Austin, Texas 78761, or a favorite charity. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the critical care doctors and nurses at Brackenridge Hospital, EMS Service, and concerned citizens who came to Johnny's aide. Memorials and guestbook online at wcfish.com

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Nov. 16, 2006.

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Willard Wood

November 30, 2006

The loss of a brother, a dear friend and my closest friend through Smithville High, may Tyler and Mary Ann know that a thousand prayers are with them. God Bless. SHS SR'S "67....WOW

Connie (Marburger) Holder

November 24, 2006

My sincerely condolences to the family of Johnny. May you find comfort through FAITH that he is with his Lord and one day when GOD is ready for you to join him, you will once see Johnny again, and there will no separation, you will always be together.

Gwen Calhoun

November 16, 2006

MaryAnn & JoAnn, please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Gwen (Montgomery) Calhoun

Linda Packard

November 16, 2006

Your loss touches all of us who knew and loved Johnny. I will remember him with smiles and laughter. He was a very special person and will not be forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

In Deepest Sympathy
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George and Brenda Zapalac

November 16, 2006

We were saddened to hear of Johnny's death. May God be with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Deena Zimmerhanzel

November 16, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Tyler and your family! God Bless you!

Sincerely,
Deena and AJ Zimmerhanzel

Kathy Karcher

November 16, 2006

Kathie & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. We were all close friends in school & Johnny was so much fun to be around. We'll all miss him very much. You'll be in my prayers.

Kathy Scoggins Karcher

Jeanette Susen Hasse

November 16, 2006

I am also a 1967 graduate of Smithville High School and Johnny was loved by everyone. I was so fortunate to have him escort me to the Jamboree queen contest. When they announced my name, he was almost as excited as I was.
Please accept my sincerest condolences. I am so sorry.

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