Catherine A. Otto

Obituary

Catherine Ann Otto was born on September 17, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Ira DuWayne and Lucille Charlotte (Albrecht) Hastings. Catherine was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. She received her education in White Bear Lake and was a graduate with the White Bear Lake High School class of 1961.

On July 10, 1982, Catherine was united in marriage to Alvin Wallace Otto at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. They shared 37 years of marriage.

Catherine was employed in the production department at 3M until her retirement in 2005. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.

Catherine enjoyed gardening, flowers, traveling and electronic games. She especially enjoyed spending time with her dog along with family and friends. Catherine also enjoyed attending plays at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and Old Log Theatre.

Catherine passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 76 years. Blessed be her memory.

Catherine is survived by her:
Husband, Alvin “Al” Otto of Stewart, MN;
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 Acosta of Sarasota, FL,
Dennis Bernier of Silver Lake, MN;
15 Grandchildren;
11 Great-Grandchildren;
Sister-in-law, Lynn Hastings of Pine City, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Catherine is preceded in death by her Parents, Ira and Lucille Hastings; Brother, Kenneth Hastings; Grandson, Wayne Bernier Jr.