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Jerry R. Otto

Jerry R. Otto

  • February 5, 1943 - July 23, 2012
  • Boyceville, Wisconsin
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“Hello Donna! I am so sorry for your loss Donna. I do not believe I ever mey Jerry, but you used to work at summer registration and that is how I...Read More » ”
1 of 24 | Posted by: Amy Riddle-Swanson - WI

“Donna and Sean, We are so sorry that you lost Jerry. He was too young to leave his family. We hope you find smiles in your memories that help fill...Read More » ”
2 of 24 | Posted by: Nancy & Dave Graese - WI

“Dacia - so sorry to hear that you have lost your grandpa. It is so painful. I have been thinking about you.......love to you. ”
3 of 24 | Posted by: Julie Bruggenthies - Menomonie, WI

“Donna and famliy, So sorry to see that Jerry passed away. I always looked forward to seeing his smile and bubbly personality at the annual M&J...Read More » ”
4 of 24 | Posted by: Sally Pettis - Osseo, WI

“Donna and famliy, So sorry to see that Jerry passed away. I always looked forward to seeing his smile and bubbly personality at the annual M&J...Read More » ”
5 of 24 | Posted by: Sally Pettis - Osseo, WI

“Donna - So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a great guy and I always enjoyed talking golf with him. So sad I never had the opportunity to...Read More » ”
6 of 24 | Posted by: Jeff Kirschling - Eau Claire, WI

“Donna, you have my heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. It's been years since I've seen you and Jerry. I will always remember picking...Read More » ”
7 of 24 | Posted by: Cathy Fuhrman - Menomonie, WI

“Hi Donna - I was so very sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Had no idea he'd been fighting cancer so I was shocked. I'm leaving this morning for...Read More » ”
8 of 24 | Posted by: Linda O'Connell

“Donna: We are so sorry to hear about the death of Jerry. I always enjoyed seeing him on campus. He always had a smile on his face and a hand in...Read More » ”
9 of 24 | Posted by: Judy Kahl - Menomonie, WI

“Our sincere sympathy for your loss of Jerry. We will be unable to attend the fu neral but you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Carl and Faye...Read More » ”
10 of 24 | Posted by: carl luepke - hudson, WI

“Donna & Sean, I am so sorry about Jerry. I was very fortunate to be able to come back in June to see him when I did and spend time with him. I...Read More » ”
11 of 24 | Posted by: Tami - CLARKSVILLE, TN - neice

“Donna, So sorry to hear of you loss. Joann ”
12 of 24 | Posted by: joann deml - menomonie, WI

“Donna- I'm so sorry to read about Jerry's death. He was quite a guy and will be missed around campus. My thoughts are with you and your family. ...Read More » ”
13 of 24 | Posted by: Leslie Koepke - co-worker

“Donna and family: Donna, I'm sorry to here about Jerry, he was always a great person to be around if at work or the first Thursday of the month...Read More » ”
14 of 24 | Posted by: Linda Anderson

“Dearest Donna, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Jerry was so special and such an upbeat guy....Read More » ”
15 of 24 | Posted by: Kathy Winters - Menomonie, WI

“Donna, my heart goes out to you! I just loved seeing Jerry in the mornings on the grounds vehicle when I came into work. He always had a smile and...Read More » ”
16 of 24 | Posted by: Lisa Walter - Menomonie, WI

“it was always great fun to stop Jerry when he was on the Gator and four wheeler around campus and check up on everything- he had plenty to say and...Read More » ”
17 of 24 | Posted by: Eddie Andrist - Menomonie, WI

“Donna, You were always a big help to my Dad and I in the HR office. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please know the thoughts and prayers of my wife...Read More » ”
18 of 24 | Posted by: Mark Fenton - Menomonie, WI

“Golfing in AZ won't be the same without Jerry. We will all miss his commentary and camaraderie after the game was over. At our happy hours he kept...Read More » ”
19 of 24 | Posted by: Dan - Wheeler, WI - friend

“Sorry for your loss.prayers and thoughts go to you. ”
20 of 24 | Posted by: Bernie and Linda Morrissey - WI

“Donna and family,Jim and I are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing.What I remember the most about Jerry was that smile,he could light up a room with...Read More » ”
21 of 24 | Posted by: Penny Olson Holden,Jim Holden - WI

“We will l always remember you,Pool wasn't right without you! You always had a good word to say and always happy. You are now in the hands of the...Read More » ”
22 of 24 | Posted by: jerry&judy Evan - boyceville, WI

“I always enjoyed a visit with Jerry. Our hearts go out to Donna and family. Dale and Naomi Hammond ”
23 of 24 | Posted by: Dale S. Hammond - Knapp, WI

“To the Family of Jerry I extend my deepest Sympathy and Thoughts. Jerry will be missed by all who knew him. He was a very friendly and likeable man...Read More » ”
24 of 24 | Posted by: Clyde E. Smith - Menomonie, WI


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Jerome "Jerry" Richard Otto age 69, of Boyceville, WI passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Cedar following a nine month battle with cancer.

Jerry was born at home near Ridgeland, WI on February 5, 1943. He graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1961. He served in the U.S. Army as an MP stationed in South Carolina from 1964-1966. Following the Army he worked as a construction worker in the Twin Cities and locally. He was an avid union member and on the Executive Board for several years. He last worked for Market and Johnson retiring from construction in 2000. He then went on to work at UW-Stout as a groundskeeper for 12 years.

He married Donna R. Jump on December 9, 1967 at The Little Brown Church in Iowa. Jerry was a man who voiced his opinion on how the Packers should be running the ball or giving advice to the Brewers through the TV. He was an avid softball player over the years playing in many leagues. He was a 7 handicap golfer and a member of Glen Hills Golf Club and Whitetail Golf Course. Jerry played many courses while on vacation and collected souvenir golf balls from the courses he played both locally and in Arizona, Hawaii, Mexico and Jamaica.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Donna of Boyceville; one son, Sean of Menomonie; 4 grandchildren, Tre', Dacia, Vandyn and Keayn, all of Menomonie; many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives; and several "Very Special Friends". (You all know who you are.)

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Agnes Otto and one son, Cory.

There will be visitation from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the United Methodist Church in Boyceville, with Pastor Tim Matthaei officiating. Burial will be in Tiffany Cemetery in Boyceville with Military Honors by Glenwood City American Legion Post 168.

The family requests a card or memorial be sent in Jerry's name rather than flowers.