Leeroy Harry Ottersberg Obituary (1918 - 2013)

Leeroy Harry Ottersberg, 95 years of age, of Lincoln, formerly of Wymore and Beatrice passed away at the Sumner Place in Lincoln Friday morning, November 29, 2013. He was born on June 20, 1918 on a farm near Wymore to Herman and Anna (Pollman) Ottersberg. Leeroy was married to Eloise Jones from 1949 until she passed away in 1954, and was married to Norma Penkava from 1958 until she passed away in 2002. He had farmed in the Wymore and Barneston area, and had been the Gage County Weed Supervisor for about 10 years beginning in 1981. He was an active and charter member of the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Wymore. Leeroy enjoyed playing baseball and softball, umpiring baseball games, bowling, Nebraska football, and was known as a cobbler. Survivors include by son Michael Ottersberg and wife Lynne of Lincoln; daughters Carol Bothwell and husband Ken, Becky Wright and husband Dan, all of Lincoln, and Jeanne DeBeaulieai of Tucson, Arizona; 11 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren; and several brother and sisters in law, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Anna (Pollman) Ottersberg; wives Eloise and Norma; brother Harold Ottersberg; sister Arlene Linkugel; and grandson Danny Tocco. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Wymore with Reverend Rob Garton officiating. Interment will be at the Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery, R. Barneston, NE. The body will lie in state Wednesday from 1-5:00 PM, Thursday from 9-9:00 at the Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore with the family greeting friends from 6-8:00 Thursday, and at the church one hour preceding the service on Friday. A memorial has been established to the church with the funeral home in charge. A family prayer service will be held at 10:15 AM Friday at the church. Sign Leeroy's online guest book and view his video tribute when completed at www.ghchapel.com. The Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore is in charge of the services.