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ERNEST WALTER OTTO
Born: Jun 21, 1909
Date of Passing: Dec 24, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryERNEST WALTER OTTO Ernest Walter Otto, of Gladstone, MB, passed away suddenly on December 24, 2005, at Third Crossing Manor, Gladstone, aged 96. Walt was born in Winnipeg on June 21, 1909, the second eldest of 11 children born to Henry and Mary (Adolph) Otto. The Otto family moved to Gladstone in 1917 to farm north of town and Walt's sons, Ken and Tom, continue to operate the family farm. Walt is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mabel (Howe); sons, Ken (Linda) and Tom (Verna) of Gladstone, daughter Valerie Ford (Daryl) of Glenboro and son Gary (Wendee) of Calgary, AB. Also survived by youngest brother Robert (Fran) of Pinawa; sisters-in-law, Madge Otto of Dawson Creek, BC, Marg Otto of Gladstone, Helen Otto of Drumheller, AB; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Lydia, Oscar, Freida Turner, Dorothy Bell, Carl, Art, Fred, Albert and Audrey. Funeral service will be held at the Gladstone United Church on Friday, December 30 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Peggy Reid officiating. Interment will follow in the Gladstone Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Big Grass Community Foundation Inc., Box 697, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0, or to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10 - 120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements www.clarkesfuneralhome.com.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 28, 2005
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Uncle Walt you will be missed. The first thing I think of is your booming voice. You were definitely a giant with a big heart. My thoughts are with your family and I wish them a healthy happy New Year and know they are filled with lots of good memories. With hugs and Kisses - Debra Adair from Toronto XOXOXO - Posted by: Debra Adair (Family) on: Dec 30, 2005
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Dear Family: We all loved Uncle Walt. My parents told stories that bring a smile to my face. When Walt heard of my parents engagement, he asked my mother , "Why are you marrying an Old Man?" My Dad soon won over Walt's trust and friendship, which lasted over 40 years :) Whenever we visited, he used to tickle us with his greeting, "Hello Yanks". The last time I saw him he asked "Why is your behind so big? I started a diet and lost 60 lbs!!! Thanks Uncle Walt :) I send all of you my love. - Posted by: Karla Osvath (Family) on: Dec 29, 2005
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Aunt Mabel & dearest Otto Cousins, Uncle Walt was held in the highest esteem by the entire Martin & Florence Howe Family. It was truly an honour and a pleasure to visit with him and get to know him over the years. Without a doubt, Uncle Walt is one of the most likeable, interesting, intelligent, fascinating and charismatic people we have ever known. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you in this your Time of Sorrow. Uncle Walt is now with the Angels in Paradise. With Lots of Love and many hugs! Cousins Lynn Marie Mackay and Dale Martin Howe Caragata - Posted by: Dale Martin Howe Caragata (Family) on: Dec 29, 2005
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I will always remember Uncle Walt as a good man and a wise man, but one with a twinkle in his eyes as he us told his favorite jokes. I think as he grew older, that endearing "impishness" showed more and more and made us all smile wider. Thanks Uncle Walt for the gift of laughter! Love Barbie Gail - Posted by: Barb Lamont (Family) on: Dec 29, 2005
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I loved Uncle Walt and will miss him very much. Uncle Walt loved a good argument but from listening to others I learned to stay away from those subjects. After my dad died in 1975 Uncle Walt and I became very close, not only was he my Uncle he was my friend. - Posted by: Sherre Walker (Family) on: Dec 28, 2005