Tuesday, December 19th, 2017
Patricia Otten
Patricia Ann Otten (Stonebarger) 88, a native of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Coldwater, Ohio, on December 15, 2017, surrounded by her family.
Pat was married for 66 years to her late husband Barney.
She is survived by her children and in-laws: Peggy and Bernie Kmetz, Dan Otten, Susan and John Fleeger, Mary Kay and Bo Root, Chip and Diane Otten, Patti and Tim O'Neill, Mike and Pam Otten; 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; Brother, Bill and Jane Stonebarger; Sister, Judy and Pete Cerar; and many extended family members.
Pat was a strong, devoted, and independent woman who loved and supported her family. She was an avid sports fan. As a mother, school secretary, bookkeeper and volunteer, she impacted the lives of many with her generous, caring and supportive personality. She was an example of strength for all who knew her.
A Mass in her honor will be held on December 23, 2017, at 11:00 am at Holy Trinity Church, 120 E. Main Street, Coldwater OH. Family will greet friends at 10:30 am before the Mass.
Also join the family for a "Celebration of Life" Open House on January 20, 2018, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at the Carriage Trace Community Center, 6089 Single Tree Lane, Centerville, OH.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make donations in Pat's name to either: State of the Heart Care – the Hospice team who lovingly cared for both Pat and Barney Otten during their final days. https://stateoftheheartcare.webconnex.com/Donate or The Mark Andrew Kreusch Memorial Fund: Check payable to TDF/Mark Andrew Kreusch Memorial Fund. Mail to: The Dayton Foundation, c/o The Mark Andrew Kreusch Memorial Fund, 40 N. Main Street, Suite 500, Dayton, OH 45423.
