Gary Lee Otten's Obituary
Gary Lee Otten, 80 years of Dupo, IL, passed away on June 23, 2025 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO. He was born October 16, 1944, in East St. Louis, IL.
Gary was a retired mechanic from TWA/American Airlines. He was a Mason and a Shriner, and he enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Surviving are his Son, Steve (Rachel) Otten; Longtime Companion, Judy Sargent; Grandchildren, Emily (Dakota) Riddle, Eli Otten, Katherine Otten, Jacob Otten; Great-Grandchild, Indie & Ivy Riddle; along with other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Walter and Edna (Rusterberg) Otten; Brother, Ronald Otten.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 28, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm at Leesman Funeral Home, Dupo, IL. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 pm with Jim Jarvis officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John's UCC Cemetery, Valmeyer, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Shriner's Hospital for Children 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.
For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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