Joan Catherine Otting Obituary
We bid farewell to Joan Catherine Otting of Cascade, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 10, 2025 at the age of 92. Joan touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Catherine Otting to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George W. McGovern and Ella M. McGovern (Brun); her husband Gerald B. "Jerry" Otting of Martin's Catholic Church; her siblings, James "Buddy" McGovern (Georgene), Jackie Trumm (Francis), Faith Kelly (Bob), Tom McGovern, Donna Reinke (Merlin), Linda Manternach (Urban) and Marie Green (Kenny); her parents-in-law, Joseph A. and Anna H. Otting (Soppe); her siblings-in-law, Bill Otting (Madonna), Jim Otting (Grace), Bob Otting, Don Otting, Loras Otting, Louis Leibold, Betty Woerdehoff (Cliff), Rosemary Otting and Joanne Otting; and her nieces, Sharon Aldrich and Stacy Green.
She is survived by: her children, Jill Ehlers (Kenny) of Cascade, IA, Thomas Otting of Cascade, IA, Jennifer Metzen (Jon) of Center Point, IA, Maribeth Kramer (Brian) of Farley, IA and Michael Otting (Michaela) of Cascade, IA; her grandchildren, Jackye Bowlin, Brad Manternach, Lindsey Haefner, Abby Manternach, Jared Metzen, Jake Metzen, Joey Metzen, Lauren Kurt, Allison Millmier, Lane Kramer, Emerson Kramer, Will Otting, Laura Otting, Ella Otting and Samantha Otting; her siblings, Betty Leibold of Cascade, IA, Ann McGovern of Canton, OH and Bob McGovern (Cheryl) of Verona, WI; and her sisters-in-law, Jean Ann Otting (Donald) and Jean Otting (Robert). She is also survived by nine Great grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and four step great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 21st 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Martin's Catholic Church (408 3rd Ave NW, Cascade, IA 52033). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, April 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
