Date Of Birth: May 21, 1955
Date Of Death: March 19, 2010
John A. Otto, 54, of Indianapolis died March 19th, 2010. A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, he was born on May 21, 1955. He graduated from Howe High School and attended Indiana University Bloomington. He later earned his MS in medical science from Texas Tech University. John was employed by the city of Indianapolis during the 1980’s and for several years was self-employed in the landscaping business. John was preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Phyllis Otto. He is survived by his brother Thomas Otto, sisters Barbara Otto and Mary Beth Otto, nephews Dan Albright, Todd Otto, Zachary Helm, and Mark Sullivan and niece Alison Olinger. The family strongly urges contributions to the Indianapolis Humane Society in John’s memory in lieu of flowers. Visitation will be Friday, April 9 from 5-6pm followed by a memorial service at 6pm at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care. 8151 Allisonville Rd. Indianapolis.
Todd Otto says
John
I will always love and remember you fondly.
Rachael elliott says
Tom, Mary Beth, Barbara, Pam, Todd, Dan, Mark (among many others whose lives were touched by John),
Those we love are never lost. Keeping all of you in my thoughts.
Rachael Elliott
Marcia Sapp says
Barb,
You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. I know that all of you will miss John greatly.
Blessings,
Dave & Marcia Sapp
Jim and Rita Greer says
Our deepest sympathy to Tom, Barbara and Mary Beth on your loss.
Jim and Rita Greer
Ann Feldman says
To the Otto Family:
I was very sad to hear of this. I am keeping you all in my thoughts during this difficult time. Though I had not seen John in many years I have very fond memories of the times when our lives crossed.
Michele McCoskey says
Thinking of your family with sympathy, and thanking you for being there for me and my sister when Mom died.
Michele
Phil Pash says
To the Otto Family:
John and I grew up together through school 77 and Howe. I remember many good times together. My sympathy to the Otto family.
Roger Gombert says
Condolences to all the Ottos, especially Tom, Barbara, and McBeth. I will always remember John as an incredible roommate both at the dam and on Central Ave and a loyal friend with extraordinary knowledge of the natural world. Best of all was our cross country road trip. Go with peace friend. Roger
Jerilyn Sauer says
To the Otto Family,
I worked with John at Eagle Creek Dam. He was always very funny, kind and had many interests. Just the other day he crossed my mind when I was looking for morels. He gave all of us a “book” he wrote about mushrooms when he worked at the dam. I’m sorry I was unable to attend John’s service. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Jeri Sauer
Mary Beth Otto says
Thank you to all of John’s and our friends and family who joinied us in a tribute to John’s full life. Your support is deeply appreciated.
John, we love you and will miss you always.
Mary Beth
Pam Harris says
John will never be forgotten. He was an incredible person.
Harris Family says
A Memorial Oak Tree was planted in Owen County, IN in loving memory of our friend John. He will never be forgotten.