Otte, Richard

Other Events:

• 1920 Census: 1920, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1928, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Buchanan, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

1920 Census:
Andrew Otte 40
Anna Otte 33
Richard A Otte 13
Elmer A Otte 9
Rosella E Otte 6
Dorothy J Otte 3

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1928

1930 Census:
Andrew Otte 50
Anna M Otte 44
Richard A Otte 23
Elmer A Otte 19
Rosella Otte 16
Dorothy Otte 13
Mary M Otte 5

Richard married Snyder, Margaret Aft 1930. Margaret was born 15 Jan 1908, Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA; died 14 Feb 1994, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 14 Feb 1994, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1955, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 28 Sep 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1955

Obituary:
James Otte, age 74, of Weyauwega, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 27, 2010. He was born on September 11, 1936 in Appleton, son of the late Richard and Margaret (Snyder) Otte. Jim graduated from Holy Cross Grade School in Kaukauna in 1951 and Kaukauna High School in 1955. He then got his degree from U.W. Oshkosh in 1959. On August 1, 1959 he married Lorelei "Lei" Kuchelmeister. Jim was an amazing high school teacher at Weyauwega-Fremont High School for 35 years. He was very active in sports coaching the football, basketball and baseball teams. He was also a Little League coach for 16 years. Jim served on the Weyauwega-Fremont School Board from 2006-2009, and also the Weyauwega City Council for a number of years. He was honored to be Rallymaster at one of Kaukauna High School's Alumni Dinner's. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Weyauwega where he served as a communion distributor and an usher. Jim and Lei were proud to be the King and Queen of Horse & Buggy Days in Weyauwega in 2004. Jim was known as the "Popcorn Ball King of the Valley"; he also was a beekeeper most of his life. He was also well known for his baking and making goodies for everyone for every occasion. Jim loved coaching his children and found great joy in watching his grandchildren participate in sports and other extracurricular activities.
The grandkids will most remember him for his stories and songs from the past while they helped him make popcorn balls. Jim also enjoyed penny slots at the casinos and got to fulfill his dream of going to Vegas this past spring.
Jim is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lei; sons: Mark (Sharon) Otte, Fremont; and their children Crystal, Cody and Sam; Guy (Danise) Otte, Mosinee; and their children Alex and Conner; Bill (Pam) Otte, and their children Trae, Tobin, Bekah and Sy; daughter: Lynn (Troy) Phillips, Spencer; and their children Whitley, Kenisha, Wyatt and Tynae; sister: Barbara Otte; brother Richard (Pat) Otte. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, a son Gregory and a brother Sergeant Tom Otte.
The Funeral Mass for Jim will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Weyauwega at 11 a.m. with Fr. Paul Vanden Hogan officiating.
Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Weyauwega. Friends may call at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church (608 E. Main St.) on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
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James married Kuchelmeister, Lorelei (daughter of Kuchelmeister, William and Spaulding, Jeanette) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1963, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Between Sep 1966 and Feb 1968; Vietnam War US Army
• Obituary: 9 Feb 1968; Kaukauna Times
• Obituary: 10 Feb 1968; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1963

Military Service:
Name: Thomas William Otte
Birth Date: 14 Aug 1944
Death Date: 3 Feb 1968
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Caucasian
Home City: Kaukauna
Home State: Wisconsin
Religion: Roman Catholic
Marital Status: Single (Spouse Not Listed)
SSN/Service #: 56453728
Citizen Status: U.S.

Death Date: 3 Feb 1968
Processed Date: Feb 1968
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed
Casualty Reason: Misadventure
Casualty Air: Ground Casualty
Body Status: Body Recovered
Service Branch: Department of the Army
Component: Selective Service
Military Grade: Corporal
Pay Grade: Private First Class (U.S. Army) or Airman First Class (U.S. Air Force) or Lance Corporal (U.S. Marine Corps) or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: A,C,D,F,H,S,Or T; Second Column: A; Third And Fourth Columns: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard)
Province: Military Region 1 - Quang Tin
Length of Service : 01
Service Occupation: Light Weapons Infantry (ARMY)
Data Source: Combat Area Casualties Current File

Obituary:
Army Sgt. Thomas Otte, Kaukauna, was killed in action in Vietnam Sunday, his parents here have been notified. Sgt. Otte entered the Army in September of 1966 after attending Wisconsin State University – Oshkosh. He served with the 52nd Infantry Division. Tom was a 1963 graduate of Kaukauna High School.

Obituary:
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