Melvin Lee Otto Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melvin Lee Otto (Columbus, Texas), who passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Lee Otto to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edmund Otto and Alvina Otto (Haas); his brother Marvin; and his brother-in-law David Raabe. He is survived by: his wife Mary Otto (Horndt) of Columbus; his sister Margaret Raabe of Weimar; his nieces, Sherise Davis (Glenn) and Sharon Jochen (David); his great-nephews, Jared Davis (Chantel), Jaston Davis (Sarah), Jamison Davis, Colby Jochen and Caleb Jochen; his friends, Hugo Richter and Bill Chesser; his godchildren, Tyler, Drayton and Jordan Chesser; his friend Melvin; and also, Glenn Davis, Jared Davis, David Jochen, Rubin Otto, Tommy Hadash and Wilfred Fuchs. He is also survived by three great-great nephews, two great-great nieces, and several cousins.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, June 19th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church (201 Veterans Dr, Columbus, TX 78934). A burial will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Weimar Masonic Cemetery.
The family asks that memorials be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 267 Columbus, Texas 78934 or Faith Lutheran Church, PO Box 216, Weimar, Texas 78962.
