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The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at the First Church of Monroe, Monroe, Nebraska, with Lay Minister Connie Kramer officiating. Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery in Genoa, at 2:30 PM that afternoon. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and continue Tuesday from noon until service time at the church. Memorials may be directed to the wishes of the family or donor's choice.
Rose was born August 21, 1946, in Hastings, Nebraska, to John Henry and Zinna (Lee) Johnson. She attended Hastings High School. Rose was united in marriage to Kent Otto. After his death, she married his brother Gary. Rose worked at the Great Plains Café in Genoa, Aj's and Genoa LTC Nursing Home for several years. Rose also volunteered for the Nance County Election Commission.
Rose enjoyed going to thrift stores and "antiquing", Cornhusker football, and working on family genealogy. She was a faithful member of Genoa United Methodist Church, enjoyed singing, dancing and music – especially Elvis. Rose also sold Avon for many years. Rose's greatest joy and pastime came from spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Rose is survived by:
Daughter – Ronda (Chuck) Carlson of Oakland, NE
Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren – Courtney Smith with Serenity, Elijah, and Ava
Brandon Carlson with Samantha, Lorianna, Madison, Anaka, and Michelle
Cameron Carlson
Son – Christopher Otto of Omaha, NE
Son – Neil (Lisa) Otto of Osceola, NE
Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren – Colton (Haley) Gable
Riley Otto with Oliver, and Aislynn
Donovan Otto
Rowan Otto
Quinlan Otto
Daughter – Leah Baker of Norfolk, NE
Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren – Logan Otto with Madison
Jeramiah (Danielle) Baker with Aubree, Eddie, Mariah, and Mackenize
Jonathan Baker
Katrina Atencio with Aralynn, Roman, Pryce, Angelo, and Victoria
Jeffrey Baker with Theodore
Son-in-law – Ryan Shockley of Genoa, NE
Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren – Patience Robinson with Mateo, Kristopher, Angelica, Jesse, Preston, and Devon
Harley (Alisha) Bequette with Mason and Truth
Saphire (Thomas Hodder) Bequette with Zain, Piper, Skye and Cora
Garrett (Bridget) Shockley with Reggie
Daughter – Sharonne (Kevin) Jackson of Omaha, NE
Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren – Joshua (Allisha) Jackson with T.J., A'Lejin, A'Kari, Jai'Launii, and Jai'Leyah
Mitchell Jackson
Daughter – April Griffin of Oakland, NE
Grandchildren – Juliett and Cozette
Sisters – Virgina Sealey of Hastings, NE; Martha Gonzales of Colorado Springs, CO
Sister-in-law – Beverly (Brad) Johnson Williams of Lincoln, NE
Ex-Husband – Gary Otto
Special Friends – Connie Kramer; Kyle, Jeni, Parker, Ian, Simon, Lucy & Ruby Litz
Rose was preceded in death by:
Parents – John Henry and Zinna Johnson
Daughter – Angela Shockley
Grandchildren – Liberty and Brittnay Shockley, and Jared Wichner
1st Husband – Kent Otto
Siblings – John Lloyd, Joseph Lloyd, Zennamae Formanek, Herbert Lloyd, Mary (Jewel) Lambert, and Harvey Johnson
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