On March 1, 1945 Wilma married Gilbert Otteman. Together they owned and operated the Hooper Café. Gilbert preceded Wilma in death on March 10, 1990.
Wilma was one of the founders of the Hooper Senior Center and remained very active. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, life member of the VFW Auxillary and Smiles Club. She loved to travel. Wilma was an avid card player and member of two different clubs and was only a phone call away as a sub of many others. Wilma was unable to just sit around and spent a lot of her time crocheting afghans.
Survivors:
Daughter Phyllis Atwood of Hooper
2 Sons Kenneth and wife Amaryllis Otteman of Spokane Valley, WA.
Lloyd and wife Sue Otteman of Houston, TX
Son-in-law - Don Meltvedt
9 grand children
23 great grand children
8 great great grandchildren
Wilma was preceded in death, in addition to her husband Gilbert, her daughter Anna Lu, and grand daughter Deborah Armstrong.
The funeral will be 10:30am Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The Rev. Joel Schroeder will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hooper Cemetery. Memorials are strongly suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hooper Senior Center, and the Hooper Care Center. Visitation will be Sunday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel. At 7:30pm on Sunday there will be a Service of Remembrance and Sharing also at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the church.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(3)
Eileen and Joe Kral
, TX Friday, October 4, 2013 Dear Sue, Lloyd and all of Wilma's Family,We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Wilma. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Eileen and Joe Kral
Clyde and Dolores Hansen
Crescent City, FL Thursday, October 3, 2013 Wilma was the highlight of our Ottrman reunions. She was so gracious and welcomed everyone. Our sympathy to Lloyd and Kenneth and their families. Our memories are special!!Zip Atwood
Lemon Grove, CA Thursday, October 3, 2013 I love you Grandma, I will always miss you.