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From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, October 4, 1946-
Fritz Otte, well known retired farmer of this community, died at the home of his son, Ernest Otte, south of Leigh. He had been in failing health for several months. Funeral rites were conducted by Rev. M. Borneman at Christ Lutheran Church. Pallbearers were life-long friends, Edward, Arnold, Otto K. and Louis Muhle, Walter Engelbart and Oscar Michaelson. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Born in Grosenkneten, Germany, January 4, 1858, Mr. Otte died in Colfax County Nebraska, October 4, 1946, at the age of 88 years and nine months. He came to this ocuntry in young manhood and into this community. He was married to Miss Ida Grotelueschen in May, 1891, and they settled on a farm south of Leigh which remained their home. Eight children were born, five daughters and three sons. He was predeceased by his wife and a daughter, Erna.
Down through the years Mr. Otte was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran congregation, serving officially in various capacities. He retired from active management of his farm in 1918 and has continued to make his home with the family of his son, Ernest.
Survivors are his children, Mrs. Oscar Bakenhus, Ernest Otte, Leigh; Adolph Otte and Mrs. Ernest Korte, Columbus, Mrs. Karl Otte, Wayne; Herman Otte, Leonia, New Jersey; and Mrs. Henry Littlejohn, Seattle, Washington. There are 25 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]
From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, October 4, 1946-
Fritz Otte, well known retired farmer of this community, died at the home of his son, Ernest Otte, south of Leigh. He had been in failing health for several months. Funeral rites were conducted by Rev. M. Borneman at Christ Lutheran Church. Pallbearers were life-long friends, Edward, Arnold, Otto K. and Louis Muhle, Walter Engelbart and Oscar Michaelson. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Born in Grosenkneten, Germany, January 4, 1858, Mr. Otte died in Colfax County Nebraska, October 4, 1946, at the age of 88 years and nine months. He came to this ocuntry in young manhood and into this community. He was married to Miss Ida Grotelueschen in May, 1891, and they settled on a farm south of Leigh which remained their home. Eight children were born, five daughters and three sons. He was predeceased by his wife and a daughter, Erna.
Down through the years Mr. Otte was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran congregation, serving officially in various capacities. He retired from active management of his farm in 1918 and has continued to make his home with the family of his son, Ernest.
Survivors are his children, Mrs. Oscar Bakenhus, Ernest Otte, Leigh; Adolph Otte and Mrs. Ernest Korte, Columbus, Mrs. Karl Otte, Wayne; Herman Otte, Leonia, New Jersey; and Mrs. Henry Littlejohn, Seattle, Washington. There are 25 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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