Carl Edmond Otte

Carl Edmond Carl E. Otte, age 80, passed away Saturday January 14, 2016. The son of George and Gladys, he was born January 31, 1936 in Toledo. He was a graduate of Whitmer High School where he was captain of the football team. After graduation he went to trade school, serving his apprenticeship at Wilsons Cabinet Shop before becoming a carpenter. Carl worked for ARCO for 40 years. Some of his more notable projects were the Pepsi Plant, Franklin Park Mall, Foodtowns and Greenwood Mall. He was a member of Carpenters and Millwright Union 248. When he was not working he enjoyed being outdoors. Over the years he planted over 2000 trees on his property and successfully grew different species of fruit trees. Carl would often bring his produce to work and share it with his coworker and say look what God and I grew He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara; children, David (Linda), Denise (Joseph) Medevdov, Darrin (Arlea); 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brothers, Richard (Roseanne) and Ed Otte. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant granddaughter, Angelina Marie. Friends may visit the family from 2-9 PM on Wednesday at Walker Funeral Home 5155 Sylvania Ave (west of Corey Rd) where services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday. Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to American Heart Association 3540 Secor Rd Toledo, OH 43606.