Otto Schlottmann

Otto C. Schlottmann, age 90, died on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at Bluebonnet Hills Care Center in Brenham, Texas. Otto was born to William F. and Henrietta Kokemoor Schlottmann on April 4, 1915 in Independence, Texas. He was baptized on June 27, 1915 at St. John s Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill by Pastor F. Apfelbach, and confirmed on April 13, 1930 at St. John s Lutheran Church by Pastor Paul Gogolin. Otto attended and graduated from Blinn College on May 25, 1931. He was married to Alma Schulte on November 12, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Alma Schlottmann, on March 27, 1979, brothers Bill Schlottmann and Lonnie Schlottmann, and sister, Lydia Lohmeyer. Otto followed in his father s footsteps as a cattle rancher. He also engaged in farming, buying cattle for stockyards and processing plants, and hauling cattle. He enjoyed working cattle with his favorite horse, Dusty. Otto won several belts and buckles as a bull rider and remembered with fondness his days as a Washington County deputy sheriff. Those of us who knew Otto remember him for his kindness, generosity and love of children. He will be greatly missed by all. Survivors include sisters-in-law, Ruby Schlottmann and Nelda Schlottmann of Brenham, and Gertrude Schulte of Houston, nieces, Vernell and husband Dale Carnagey, Sandra and husband, David Lange, Karen and husband, Willie Rosenbaum, Debra and husband, Glenn Kovar, Linda and husband, Morris McCulloch, all of Brenham. Nephews, Jerry and wife, Kathy Conrad, and Jim Conrad, all of Houston. He also leaves to mourn him numerous great-nieces and great-nephews and very special friend, Lois Hugo, and many other close and dear friends. Funeral services have been scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at St. John s Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill with the Rev. Sue Beall officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham.`Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel of Brenham. Visitation will be Monday, January 30, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Pallbearers will be Edwin Seeker, Jr., Don Holtkamp, Charles Spinn, Johnny Randermann, James Lockwood and Dan Borchgardt. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Ehlert, Billy Holle, Herbert Klatte and Tommy Clay. Special Thanks are extended to the staff of Bluebonnet Hills Care Center and Hospice Brenham. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. John s Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill or Hospice Brenham.