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David H. Otto Obituary

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David H. Otto

Middleville, Michigan

April 10, 1927 - April 4, 2022

David H. Otto Obituary

David Harold Otto, age 94 of Middleville, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022. Dave was born on April 10, 1927 in Middleville, the son of Harold and Neva (Sherk) Otto. Dave was a 1945 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School. On May 1, 1948 Dave married Lorraine Wheeler at Middleville United Methodist Church, and together they shared 73 years. Dave was a 4th generation and lifelong farmer on the family’s 175-year-old farm. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and Middleville Lions Club. Dave was also a member of the Barry County Steam & Gas Engine Club and attended many shows around Barry County with his tractor. Dave and Lorraine enjoyed spending winters in Lake Como, Florida for many years. Surviving is his wife, Lorraine Otto; children: Ken (Mary Laura) Otto, Marty (Mary) Otto, Tom (Jeri) Otto, Chris (Jan) Otto; close family friend and former exchange student Rainer (Birgit) Lehfeldt; nine grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Roger Otto; brother Robert (Rose Marie) Otto; sister Joann (Roger) Whittemore. Dave’s family will receive friends on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Otto’s Turkey Farm (7640 W. State Rd., Middleville, MI 49333). Private burial will take place in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Middleville Rotary-Polio Plus Program to eradicate polio will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for David’s family.

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