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From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, October 4, 1946-

Fritz Otte, well known retired farmer of this community, died at the home of his son, Ernest Otte, south of Leigh. He had been in failing health for several months. Funeral rites were conducted by Rev. M. Borneman at Christ Lutheran Church. Pallbearers were life-long friends, Edward, Arnold, Otto K. and Louis Muhle, Walter Engelbart and Oscar Michaelson. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Born in Grosenkneten, Germany, January 4, 1858, Mr. Otte died in Colfax County Nebraska, October 4, 1946, at the age of 88 years and nine months. He came to this ocuntry in young manhood and into this community. He was married to Miss Ida Grotelueschen in May, 1891, and they settled on a farm south of Leigh which remained their home. Eight children were born, five daughters and three sons. He was predeceased by his wife and a daughter, Erna.

Down through the years Mr. Otte was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran congregation, serving officially in various capacities. He retired from active management of his farm in 1918 and has continued to make his home with the family of his son, Ernest.

Survivors are his children, Mrs. Oscar Bakenhus, Ernest Otte, Leigh; Adolph Otte and Mrs. Ernest Korte, Columbus, Mrs. Karl Otte, Wayne; Herman Otte, Leonia, New Jersey; and Mrs. Henry Littlejohn, Seattle, Washington. There are 25 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, October 4, 1946-

Fritz Otte, well known retired farmer of this community, died at the home of his son, Ernest Otte, south of Leigh. He had been in failing health for several months. Funeral rites were conducted by Rev. M. Borneman at Christ Lutheran Church. Pallbearers were life-long friends, Edward, Arnold, Otto K. and Louis Muhle, Walter Engelbart and Oscar Michaelson. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Born in Grosenkneten, Germany, January 4, 1858, Mr. Otte died in Colfax County Nebraska, October 4, 1946, at the age of 88 years and nine months. He came to this ocuntry in young manhood and into this community. He was married to Miss Ida Grotelueschen in May, 1891, and they settled on a farm south of Leigh which remained their home. Eight children were born, five daughters and three sons. He was predeceased by his wife and a daughter, Erna.

Down through the years Mr. Otte was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran congregation, serving officially in various capacities. He retired from active management of his farm in 1918 and has continued to make his home with the family of his son, Ernest.

Survivors are his children, Mrs. Oscar Bakenhus, Ernest Otte, Leigh; Adolph Otte and Mrs. Ernest Korte, Columbus, Mrs. Karl Otte, Wayne; Herman Otte, Leonia, New Jersey; and Mrs. Henry Littlejohn, Seattle, Washington. There are 25 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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Johann married Grotelueschen, Ida 14 May 1891, Christ Lutheran Church; Columbus, NE.. Ida (daughter of Grotelueschen, Adolph Johann and Loseke, Anna Catharine) was born 9 Dec 1869, Platte County, NE.; died 1 Jan 1908, Leigh, NE.; was buried , Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE.. [Group Sheet]

1. Otte, Erna Marie was born 31 Mar 1892, Leigh, NE.; died 8 Jun 1905, Leigh, NE.; was buried , Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE..
2. Otte, Martha Pauline was born 7 Jun 1893, Leigh, NE.; died 27 Oct 1970, Leigh, NE.; was buried , Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE..
3. Otte, Ernst Ludwig was born 30 Dec 1894, Leigh, NE.; died 10 Nov 1982, Columbus, NE.; was buried , Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE..
4. Otte, Adolph Heinrich was born 13 Oct 1896, Leigh, NE.; died 24 Aug 1962, Columbus, NE..
5. Otte, Louise Mathilda was born 22 Mar 1898, Leigh, NE.; died 29 Sep 1967, Columbus, NE.; was buried , Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE..
6. Otte, Minna Rosa was born UNKNOWN, Leigh, NE.; died 15 Nov 1991, ?.
7. Otte, Herman Frederick was born 4 Mar 1902, Leigh, NE..
8. Otte, Anna Louise was born 19 Feb 1904, Leigh, NE.; died 30 Jan 1997, ?.