Michael “Mike”A. Otte, 68 of Memphis, NE entered into eternal rest Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his home.  He was born May 8, 1950 in North Bend, NE to Delbert and Mildred (Matous) Otte.  Mike was a 1969 graduate of Bishop Neumann High School in Wahoo, NE.  He was united in marriage to Lynn Hansson on March 11, 1970 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo, NE.  Mike served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War entering on June 4, 1970 and being honorably discharged on June 2, 1972. Before Mike’s retirement he spent his last years working in the family business in Wahoo at Otte Oil & Propane as a propane and chemical salesman.

Mike loved fishing and hunting, especially fishing with his children and grandchildren.  He enjoyed driving around with his wife and showing off his car.  He was an avid gardener who shared all his vegetables with his family and friends.  He was a member of the American Legion #262 and VFW #9844 in Yutan, NE.

Mike is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lynn Otte of Memphis; son, Kelly (Britt) Otte of Lincoln; daughter, Dana (Scott) Allington of Ashland; grandchildren, Clayton Allington, Shane Allington, Katie Otte, Parker Otte, Brody Otte; siblings, John Otte, Timothy (Shannon) Otte, Mark Otte, Steve (Kim) Otte, Janet (Rick) Ahrens, Christopher (Marcia) Otte, Julie (Todd) Morrissey, Jennifer Otte; sister-in-law, Sandy Otte and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Lynn Otte; parents, Delbert and Mildred Otte; parents-in-law, Wallace and Kathryn Hansson; brother, Daniel Otte; sister-in-law, Marsha Otte.