Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1946
DIED
2018
FUNERAL HOME
Gary Ottenbacher Obituary
Casco Township - 72, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018.
Surviving in addition to Jackie, his wife, are a son, Mike of Richmond, and three daughters, Sharon (Bob) Reynolds of Clinton Township, Beth (Ken) Wessel of Romeo and Katie (Mark) Centrella of Pennsylvania; thirteen grandchildren, Nick, Joe, Austin, Brianna, Ryan (Amy), Grace, Gunner, Faith, Alana, Ezekiel, Siena, Amelia and Marco; a great-granddaughter, Hannah; three sisters, Nancy (Ron) McKiernan of Memphis, Joan (Bernie) Teltow of Casco and Jan (Bob) Schroeder of Colorado.
The family honors the memory of Gary and invite you to visit and share memories Thursday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Richmond, with rosary devotion/scripture services at 7:00 p.m. Rite of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Richmond, with 10:00 a.m. visiting.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or St. Augustine Catholic Church.
For information and Guest Book
kaatzfunerals.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gary Ottenbacher
Sponsored by Kaatz Funeral Directors - Richmond.
4 Entries
January 8, 2019
So sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. May your prayers bring the comfort you need in this difficult time. Be confident that God is moved with compassion and understands your grief.
May Psalm 121 also bring you comfort.
December 7, 2018
Our Heavenly Father is our Rock and our Stronghold at difficult times like this.
November 11, 2018
so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Janice (Turnbull) Beach
Helen Kaczperski
November 8, 2018
Prayers to all of the Family
My New address is: 35216 350th St. Conception Junction, MO 64434
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in Gary Ottenbacher's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Gary Ottenbacher
Nov
8
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Kaatz Funeral Directors - Richmond71235 Memphis Ridge Rd., Richmond, MI 48062
Nov
8
Funeral services provided by:
Kaatz Funeral Directors - Richmond71235 Memphis Ridge Rd., Richmond, MI 48062
How to support Gary's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Gary Ottenbacher's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
