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Robert Otto Obituary

Robert N. Otto passed away on May 11, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Bob was a beloved, highly respected and successful football coach of over 47 years in South Dakota and Colorado Springs. During those many years he received numerous awards, honors and recognitions. His coaching philosophy was, "You just have to be fair, just, patient, and like kids." His gentleness and fairness will be remembered by many. He is survived by his wife, Maureen of Manitou Springs, Colorado; his son, Bradley Otto of Bali, Indonesia; his daughter, Maggie (husband, Patrick) Kusch of Elm Grove, Wisconsin; his four granddaughters: Natalie, Mary, Erin, and Amie Kusch; and his sister, Jeanne Sherer of Pierre, South Dakota; as well as many nieces and nephews. Private services have been held. He is entombed at the Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum. Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com

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Published by The Gazette on May 19, 2013.

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Ralph Hawkins

May 13, 2020

I was an assistant coach under Coach Otto in 1984. Great man, great coach, great mentor.

Renee Lujan

June 3, 2013

Mrs. Otto - My entire family was saddened to hear of your husband's passing. We all have fond memories of him. My brother Jaime and sister Maria remember him as a fun and kind teacher. I remember both of you coming into the Credit Union (before it merged into Ent). And we all remembered how highly our father, Hank, spoke of him.

May God comfort you and your family at this time.

Sincerely - Renee Lujan

Don Lupton

May 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Bob's family. I enjoyed getting to know Bob during my 4 years teaching at St. Mary's. He was definitely a people-person and a wonderful guy. I remember Bob coming to get me in a snow storm when my car wouldn't start and bringing me to SMHS.

Allen Kerby

May 22, 2013

Maureen and family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. Bob was my football coach my senior year at St. Mary's and it was his first year coaching there. He was truly a great person and coach and will be missed. Over the years I would attend a football game just to see Coach Otto and every time he would great me just like he did in high school. Even though he is gone he has touched so many lives over the years that there is a part of him in everyone he taught and coached.

Jesse Driller

May 20, 2013

Mr Otto was an inspiration to many students at SMHS and a very motivational teacher and coach. You will be missed.

Sean Mersman

May 20, 2013

Coach Otto was one of the great men that inspired me to be what I am today. I will truly miss you and will always remember what you taught me.

Robert Morrison

May 20, 2013

Coach Otto my friend~my teacher Thank you for everything you did for me.

Cherrilee Kemnitz

May 20, 2013

Mr.Otto was one of the few teachers I remember at Palmer because he was one of the best. RIP Mr. Otto! Thank you to the family for standing by him as he did the hardest job there is! Being a teacher and coach.

Ralph Hawkins

May 20, 2013

Coach Otto was an inspiration to all athletes and young coaches. He will be sorely missed by all.

Olivia Parada

May 19, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Mr Otto was a great teacher in Palmer High.. May God Bless the family during this time.

Steve Harget

May 19, 2013

Bob was one of the few men I so totally respected and admired. I know he is now whole, healed and at peace with Jesus Christ our Savior, and I am so glad that he kept the faith. I will deeply miss him for the rest of my time here on earth.

May 19, 2013

Mr. Otto was a great teacher. He had a sense of humor that punctuated his lessons...made them special. And even if you ticked him off, he would take you out to the hall and talk with you about your behavior then shake your hand. I will forever remember him as a good role model.

Angie Liddle

May 19, 2013

It was a great pleasure and honor to work with Bob over the last few years. Maureen, you are in my thoughts!

May 19, 2013

Sorry to hear of Bob's passing and sorry he had to go thru so much. Maureen was such a blessing to him. Sinc. Peggy

bob jones

May 19, 2013

we were blessed to have known him and to have had his influence on our sons.

May 19, 2013

Bob was a true gentleman and influential coach. He made a difference in kids lives. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Jack Tieman

bob jones

May 19, 2013

he was a wonderful man. we were blessed to have had his influence on our sons.

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