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William “Bill” A. Otten

June 14, 1940 - June 1, 2022
Visitation
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Tuesday 6/7, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Wednesday 6/8, 10:00 am

William A. “Bill” Otten, 81 of Lafayette, passed away at 3:15 am on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at IU Arnett Health. He was born June 14, 1940 in Lafayette to the late William and Marguerite (Klaverenga) Otten.

Bill was a man who his friends and family described as caring, dependable, and hard working. He was known for cracking jokes just to make anyone smile. He spent his entire life taking care of the people he loved the most. Bill was known for taking the shirt off his back to help others. His long career started when he was just 15 years old as a farmer. Bill baled hundreds of bales of hay in the summer. Bill joined the military after high school where he was stationed in Germany. He worked at Fairfield for 15 years then the Purdue golf course for 25 years and drove a school bus after retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, and raising animals.

Surviving are two sons, Cody (wife Samantha) Otten of Clarks Hill and Joe (wife Gina) Otten of Lafayette, two daughters, Meghan (husband Kelly) Roseman of Monon and Lori Mitchell of Lafayette and a sister, Dianna Shoaf of Lafayette. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Visitation for Bill will be from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, IN. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 also at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery with American Legion Post #11 graveside rights.

Those wishing may contribute in Bill’s name to Almost Home Humane Society.

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Visitation
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Map
Tuesday 6/7, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Map
Wednesday 6/8, 10:00 am

William A. “Bill” Otten, 81 of Lafayette, passed away at 3:15 am on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at IU Arnett Health. He was born June 14, 1940 in Lafayette to the late William and Marguerite (Klaverenga) Otten. Bill was a man who his friends and family described as caring, dependable, and hard working. He wasContinue Reading

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Sarah Knowles left a message on June 6, 2022:
My deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers. Your dad was certainly one of the great ones. He was a GOOD man with unmatched integrity. RIH Bill.
Penny Finfrock left a message on June 6, 2022:
Our deep sorrow for your loss, Bill was a good and caring man so blessed to have in our life Sincerely, Ken and Penny Finfrock
Cathy Blacker left a message on June 4, 2022:
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers. He was such a super person He would come into Meijer and always have a smile on his face. We will miss him
Barbara A. Amos left a message on June 3, 2022:
Was sorry to read of Bills passing. We often were in home room together since our names started with M & O, in the class of ‘58. Bill was always polite and nice. Enjoyed reading of his active life. Last time I saw him was last year in Rural King. Special thoughts are with your family Barbara Mourning Amos
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