Vernon Ottinger, 88, of the Gower area, passed away, June 12, 2024.
He was born on October 28, 1935 to John D. and Virginia (Ruoff) Ottinger in St. Joseph, MO. Vernon grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Central High School.
On September 21, 1963 he was united in marriage to Mildred Obermier. After their marriage they made their home in the Gower area. His wife, Mildred, preceded him in death on February 6, 2021.
Vernon was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Easton. He was a Troop Leader for the Boy Scouts of America. Vernon was a member of the Gower Fire Department Board, an honorary member of East Buchanan FFA, and a member of the Rock House Prairie Cemetery Board. He loved woodworking and collecting model trains and cars. Vernon was a avid KU Basketball Fan.
Vernon was a home builder with his father, and he was a draftsman for the City of St. Joseph. He was a service man in the manufactured housing industry for over 30 years until his retirement.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, sister, Marilyn Littlejohn, and son-in-law, Marty Paxton.
Vernon is survived by his children, Dennis (Sheila) Ottinger, Doug (Christie) Ottinger, Debra Paxton, and Darren (Taunya) Ottinger; grandchildren, Thomas, Kathryn, Johnathan, Duncan, Alyssa, Ethan (Tesla), Emily (Robert), Amanda, Jessica, Olivia, Noah, Alec, Cross, Drake, and Cooper; six great-grandchildren, Gracen, Adalynn, Halle, Amara, Draco, and Avani; brother-in-law, Craig Obermier; sister-in-law, Marjorie Obermier; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Rosary: 6:00 p.m. with Visitation from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 14th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 15th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Easton, MO.
Burial: Rock House Cemetery, Frazier, MO.
