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In memory of
Rev. Raymond Otto
April 14, 1933 - January 12, 2024
Apr 14, 1933 - Jan 12, 2024
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Rev. Raymond Otto passed peacefully into the arms of Christ on January 12th, 2024. Ray was born in Detroit, MI on April 14th, 1933 to Claudia and Christian Otto. The oldest of five siblings, Ray often reminisced about childhood adventures with Ruth, Robert, Grace and Eunice, who he loved dearly and remained close with throughout their lives. With limited resources during the Great Depression, Ray’s family enjoyed simple pleasures such as fishing from the family …
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Ray was one of our best friends. We often went out to dinner with them. One time my wife Pat made dinner and we drove …
Ray was one of our best friends. We often went out to dinner with them. One time my wife Pat made …
Ray was one of our best friends. We often went out to dinner wit…
I was so sorry to hear about Raymond's passing. He was such a warm and insightful person. Over the years as a CPE sup…
I was so sorry to hear about Raymond's passing. He was such a warm and insightful person. Over the…
I was so sorry to hear about Raymond's passing. He was such a wa…
I was one of Ray's CPE students at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He helped to guide me through a very difficult time in my…
I was one of Ray's CPE students at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He helped to guide me through a very …
I was one of Ray's CPE students at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He…
Ray will definitely be missed. What he taught me was invaluable; listen and observe- then speak. I had him for CPE in …
Ray will definitely be missed. What he taught me was invaluable; listen and observe- then speak. I…
Ray will definitely be missed. What he taught me was invaluable;…
Community Involvement
Church
Attendee of
First Lutheran ELCA
Participated in
Board member of
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Professional Organization
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What were Raymond's favorite ways to spend free time?
Talking with family and friends, relaxing, running errands, getting things done arou…
Talking with family and friends, relaxing, running errands, getting things done around the hou…
Talking with family and friends, relaxing, running errands, getting things done around the house. Attending church on S…
What were Raymond's favorite sports teams?
KC Chiefs, Detroit Lions
KC Chiefs, Detroit Lions
KC Chiefs, Detroit Lions
What were Raymond's favorite tv shows?
Way Too Early with Jonathan Lemire, the news
Way Too Early with Jonathan Lemire, the news
Way Too Early with Jonathan Lemire, the news
What were Raymond's favorite books?
Was currently reading "The Life Cycle Completed" Erik and Joan Erikson
Was currently reading "The Life Cycle Completed" Erik and Joan Erikson
Was currently reading "The Life Cycle Completed" Erik and Joan Erikson
Timeline
Born
April 14th, 1933
Detroit, MI
Graduation from Seminary
1958
St. Louis, MO
Got married to Judith Bunker
1977
Sacramento, CA
Survived by
Judith Bunker
Wife
Aurora Otto
Daughter
Jill Otto
Daughter
Nathan Bunker-Otto
Son
Lynn Otto
Granddaughter
Jacob Burnett
Son
Jordan Francis
Grandson
Blake Bryant
Grandson
Lynn Otto
Granddaughter
Aurora Otto
Daughter
Becca Francis
Granddaughter
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Neptune Society Cremation Services
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