My FIL has passed

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My FIL has passed

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Murphy, of “Murphy’s Law” fame, is one mean ***.

My father-in-law passed today at 4:38pm EST in his home in Dellroy, Ohio. I thank you all for your prayers, as requested here earlier (viewtopic.php?f=1&t=66216). I know they were of comfort to him and the family in his last hours.

Why Murphy’s Law? We drove up there Thursday, trying to avoid some of the holiday traffic. We got stuck in stand-still traffic three times; it was a brutal drive. Still, we got in with enough time to see him that evening. He was in very bad shape. Over the next days we stayed to be with him, trying to give him and the family comfort, saying our goodbyes, and telling him it was okay to go. We left Sunday afternoon, knowing it could be any day, or a week, but not much more. Sure enough, less than 24 hours after we got home, he passed. Murphy!

My father-in-law, Alfred “Al” David Otte, was a very good man. We was funny, kind-hearted, and patriotic. He always helped anyone around him. He lived a good and productive life. During the blizzard of ’78, he took his back-hoe and delivered groceries to all those around him, then delivered firewood, as many were without power for 2 weeks.

He served honorably in the “Forgotten War” – the Korean War, and was a member of the VFW and American Legion. I don't think it was a coincidence that he passed away on Independence Day - I think he fought on to get to this day.

He was an accountant by trade, but did many different things. He was a private pilot, owned an excavation business, a tree farm, and retired into buying and running saw mills, cutting timber for the Amish in that area of rural Ohio. He helped his son build a log cabin home on a piece of his property that he gave him, using trees his father had planted as a boy.

He is survived by his second wife, Marilyn (his first wife, Iris, preceded him in death 30 years ago), his four children, three with spouses, nine grandchildren, and 1 great grandson with another almost here. He was one of 13 children, four of whom remain (Dick, Jean, Rita, and Barbie), the others with his parents having preceded him. He had countless nephews, nieces, cousins, kin, step-kin, and friends. He will be missed by all.

Godspeed Alfie. Thank you for showing us an example of how a man should live.
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He helped his son build a log cabin home on a piece of his property that he gave him, using trees his father had planted as a boy.
That right there says a lot...

You should be flattered your wife picked you to share her life with, with a dad that set the bar so high.

Prayers up for your wife and her family to honor his memory and follow his example in their lives.
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:( Prayers for comfort....
Sounds like he was one heck of a good fella.....
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BlaineG wrote::( Prayers for comfort....
Sounds like he was one heck of a good fella.....
+1 :cry:

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Please accept our deepest condolences, and please pass them on to your family.


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Sounds like he was truly one of good guys. Condolences to the family.

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Prayers said
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Prayers for the family and you.
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My condolences to you and your family, the worlds a poorer place with his passing.
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My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
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AJMD429 wrote:
He helped his son build a log cabin home on a piece of his property that he gave him, using trees his father had planted as a boy.
That right there says a lot...

You should be flattered your wife picked you to share her life with, with a dad that set the bar so high.

Prayers up for your wife and her family to honor his memory and follow his example in their lives.
+1. And as you've so well met that challenge.
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My condolences. Prayer sent.

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Godspeed Alfred. Travel well. May your family heal well and bask in loving memories of you.
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Prayers sent for all . God Speed Alfred, Heaven will be blessed to have you , just as those whose lives you touched during your stay here have been blessed .
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A fine human being your FIL was. We can see he had the qualities that made this nation......and his family great. We need more like him.-------6
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Sixgun wrote:Kid,
A fine human being your FIL was. We can see he had the qualities that made this nation......and his family great. We need more like him.-------6
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Sixgun wrote:Kid,
A fine human being your FIL was. We can see he had the qualities that made this nation......and his family great. We need more like him.-------6
+1 Well said 6.

YK, Very sorry to hear of the loss of your FIL.

When my parents entered eternal life, he song "Home Free" has provided comfort to me. Hopefully it does for you and your family.
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Sorry for your loss Jay. Please extend my condolences to your wife.
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A lovely memorial YK.

Very respectful and thank you not only for his fine example but for yours to, sir.

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Sorry for your loss. Saying a prayer for the family and friends.
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Jay, sorry to hear about your FIL. It was good to be able to say goodbye though. Went through the same thing with my mother earlier this year.
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Our family sends our condolences to you and your family.
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Prayers Up.
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I'm sorry for you loss, Jay.

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"Godspeed Alfie. Thank you for showing us an example of how a man should live."

In spades. Our nation has never needed men like this as it does in this dark time.
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What a legacy! What a man.

History and local lore preserve the deeds of those who are doers.
The hearts of families carry the good works of those who are givers.

Clearly, you father-in-law will be remembered in both ways.

Blessings to you, your wife and the loved ones whose lives were touched by Mr. Otte. And my prayers are for those who grieve; that their sorrow will turn to celebration as they remember why he is missed.

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Prayers up. Sounds like a hero of a man
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Very glad you had the time with him. I grew up with men like your FIL and miss being around them dearly. Keeping your family in my thoughts.

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So sorry to hear the news Jay; may he rest in peace. I hope fond memories of the past will comfort you today, and in the future.

Sorry for the delay too, just returning from being away for 2 weeks.

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