Allan James Otter

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Allan James Otter

March 26, 1947 - Nov. 22, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. — Allan James Otter, age 73, of McCook, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at Lakeside CHI in Omaha, Neb.

Allan was born on March 26, 1947, in New Almelo, Kan., to Leo and Agnes (Bruggeman) Otter. He was one of 12 children born to this union. Allan attended school in Leoville, Kan. He furthered his education at Dodge City Community College and St. Mary’s of the Plains, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in education.

Allan married Jody A. (Malleck) Otter on Sept. 22, 1979, in McCook. To this union, two children were born. The family made their home in McCook, where Allan worked for Ideal Truck Line, delivering freight for over 22 years, and later with Pepsi.

Allan was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church as well as the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed gardening, spending time with his grandchildren and watching sports, especially Kansas City Royals Baseball.

Allan was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Esther Otter; and brother-in-law, Verle Knepper.

Allan is survived by his wife, Jody Otter of McCook; son, Brandon and wife, Lindsay Otter of McCook; daughter, Megan and husband, David Winterfeldt of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four grandchildren, Kaiden, Jaxyn, Kooper and Beckett; four brothers, Larry Otter of South Carolina, Norbert (Jeanette) Otter of Kansas, Nick (Kathy) Otter of Kansas and Jerome (Karen) Otter of Arizona; seven sisters, Sue (Bill) Sughroue of Nebraska, Rebbeca Otter of Kansas, Cecelia Knepper of Nebraska, Rita (Joe) Martin of Idaho, Judy (Darrel) Schuler of Kansas, Loretta (Norbert) Flax of Kansas and Theresa (Jim) Bird of Kansas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Recitation of the Rosary will be 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 12, 2021, followed by a Memorial Mass beginning at 11 a.m., with Father Gary Brethour as Celebrant.

Memorial contributions are suggested in Allan’s name for future designation or to a charity of your choice and may be directed to the Otter Family, 38031 Drive 724, McCook, NE 69001.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.