Paula Louise Otto Obituary
Reigned supreme. She delighted in everyone as a gift from God, precious and priceless. Smiles and laughter filled every occasion when we were together. For Paula there was always enough love to go around as the Family grew in numbers. No one was left without a hug. Friends were always welcome and very important not only for socializing, but also for mutual support and fellowship. With Paula's kindness and love she reached out to all with the strength of her faith and her love to help and to be of service.
Paula Louise Bierwagen Otto: Born July 3, 1937, in the city of Milwaukee, daughter of Paul A. and Esther (Predoehl) Bierwagen. Jesus took her to heaven, July 17, 2025.
Baptized and confirmed at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa, WI, Member and Faithful Servant at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Mequon, WI over 58 years.
Family: married to REV. DR. William H. Otto, June 14, 1959, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa, WI; Children: Pamela, married to David Brown; Scott, married to Beth (Haack). Two grandchildren: Paige (Kyle) Nelson and Kendall Otto (Brian Urban), two great grandchildren, Nathanael David Nelson and Fletcher James Nelson.
Sister, Ellen (Bierwagen). Meyer with The Lord in heaven; Brother-in-law Dr. Fred Meyer, Brother, Dr. Gordon P. Bierwagen, Sister-in-law, Diane Bierwagen with the Lord in Heaven; Nieces, Laura Meyer, Sara Bretthauer, Lisa Bierwagen, Krista Reese, Nephew; Dr. Eric Bierwagen.
VOCATION: Teacher, Lower elementary: Cutler Ridge, FL; Webster Groves, MO; Wauwatosa, WI; Mequon, WI. Honored to be included in 'Who's Who In America by her students.
Pianist, Accompanist; Milwaukee A Capella Choir, UWM Choral Choir, Organist, Choral and Bell Choir Director, Sunday School Superintendent, Member of various choral groups, Pastor's wife with all that entails.
Grade School: Pilgrim Lutheran School, Wauwatosa, WI 1942-1951, High School: Milwaukee Lutheran High, 1951-1955, College: UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee 1955-1959.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 11313 N. Riverland Road, Mequon, WI. After the Service all are invited for light refreshments in the fellowship hall and to have time to talk to the Otto family. Paula loved her garden of flowers, enjoying the rich array of colors. We encourage all to feel free to dress casually in business attire, colorful and comfortable to reflect Paula's love of bright flowers and grace filled life.
A special thanks to the caregivers of Willowbrook Place, Thiensville, and Bright On Hospice for their kind and compassionate care for Paula in her final months.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given to the Living Word Lutheran High School, 2230 Living Word Lane, Jackson, WI, 53037, music program in Paula's name.
