Phyllis Otto

Phyllis Otto

May 05, 1928 - January 15, 2023

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Phyllis J. Otto, 94, Gackle, ND, passed away, January 15,2023, at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Phyllis was born, May 5, 1928, in Jamestown, ND, the daughter of Art and Blanch (Miska) Tranmer. She began her education in Cleveland, ND, until the family moved to Gackle. Here Phyllis continued her education and graduated from Gackle High School, in 1946. Upon graduating, she began working at the Gackle Post Office, as a clerk. She continued working with the Postal Service for the next 31 years.

Phyllis and Oliver Otto were united in marriage on February 9,1952, in Bismarck, ND. They made their home in Gackle, where following the death of Oliver, on July 30,2015, Phyllis continued to live.

Phyllis attended Grace Baptist Church and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, cooking, baking, doing word and jigsaw puzzles and just being in her home.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Jenneice (Myron) Sommerfeld, Carol (Curt) Glasoe, Russell (Gwen) Geiszler, Deb (Neil) Schott, Sandra (Dick) Dale, Janet (Mark) Wiese, Kim (Jon) Forrest, Lance (Doug) Dockter and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her cousin/sister, June Lawrence.

 

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, THE FAMILY REQUESTS MEMORIALS TO: GACKLE AMBULANCE  OR  GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, GACKLE

 

The funeral will be recorded and uploaded late Friday afternoon.

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Jacquelyn Schaffer
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Phyllis (and Oliver) were dear friends of my parents (Colette and Ervin Eissinger) for many years. Phyllis and my Mom were childhood friends - a friendship that lasted for decades. Loved like family. Will treasure many memories. Rest in peace, Phyllis✝️
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Dewey & Jeanne Schlittenhard
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Dewey & Jeanne Schlittenhard has purchased Blossoming Heart for Phyllis Otto
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Anne (Tranmer) Carlton
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I will introduce myself. Phyllis’ Grandfather and my Grandpa Tranmer’s Dad were brothers. I think. My name is Anne Carlton, nee Tranmer. My grandparents moved to Canada in 1908, and they had my Dad’s sister, Hazel and my Dad, Gene. Both went on to have Families. I remember Phyllis’ Mom and Dad and her Uncle came to visit the Canadian relatives when I was a young girl. In 1971, I took my Grandpa, Dave Tranmer to visit them in Gackle. That was when I met Oliver and Phyllis and it was like we knew each other all our lives. I kept in touch through the years and my husband and I visited them several times through the years. Phyllis was a great cook, hostess, beloved cousin and so much more. I have some of her recipes and a cookbook she gave me. I’m sorry she has passed, but now she is at peace and with Oliver and all those special loved ones who had preceded her. I enjoyed our chats on the phone over the years and we had our last one at Christmas this past December. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts are with all who were close to Phyllis. I’m pleased the Funeral was live streamed and I was able to watch it tonight.

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