William Dean Otterman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Dean Otterman of Clear Lake, Iowa, born in Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away on March 28, 2022 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold B. Otterman and Anna E. Otterman (Miller); his wife Joan; and his sister Joan Linkletter. He is survived by: his former wife Charlotte Thompson; his sons, Kirk of Alto, GA and Kent (Cathy) of Emmons, MN; his grandchildren, Angela Hoffman (Robert) of Albert Lea, MN and Joshua (Anna); his great grandchildren, Ender and Iden of Hanlontown, IA; his niece Gayle Linkletter of Cincinnati, OH; his nephews, Scott Linkletter of Prosper, TX and John Linkletter of Beverly, MA; his stepchildren, Randy, Beth Johnson of Clear Lake, Stu, Julie Oltrogge of Clear Lake and Jackie Wilson of Des Moines; his stepgrandchildren, Abby Wilson (Tyler Burhenn), Hannah Wilson, Emily and Dave Haugerud; his close friend John Kjeldgaard; and also, Luca Burhenn and Waylon.
Memorials may be directed towards Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, One Vision, Clear Lake, or NIVC, Mason City.