Alvin W. Otto

Obituary

Alvin Wallace Otto was born on June 22, 1948, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Alvin and Agnes (Miller) Otto. Alvin was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, Minnesota. He received his education at Country School Lindale and in Stewart.

On July 10, 1982, Alvin was united in marriage to Catherine Ann Hastings at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. They shared 37 years of marriage prior to the passing of Catherine on March 9, 2020.

Alvin was employed at Hansen Gravel until his retirement in 2022. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Alvin was also a member of the Elks Lodge Post #2427.

He enjoyed buying and selling machinery and vehicles. He especially enjoyed spending time with his dog along with family and friends.

Alvin passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at his home in Stewart, at the age of 75 years. Blessed be his memory.

Alvin is survived by his:
Step-children, Jerry Bernier and his wife, Lori, of Hanska, MN,
Wayne Bernier of Hutchinson, MN,
Ronald Bernier and his wife, Maria, of Broomfield, CO,
Cheri Jackson and her husband, Eric, of Sarasota, FL,
Dennis Bernier of Silver Lake, MN;
15 Grandchildren;
11 Great-Grandchildren;
Sister, Miriam Schmidt and her husband, Lyle of Hutchinson, MN;
Sister-in-law, Lynn Hastings of Pine City, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Alvin is preceded in death by his Parents, Alvin and Agnes Otto; Grandson, Wayne Bernier Jr.; Brother, Arthur Otto; Brother-in-law, Kenneth Hastings.