David H. Otteman

September 8, 1942 - February 11, 2019

David H. Otteman, age 76
Of Scribner, died Monday February 11, 2019 in Omaha

David was born September 8, 1942 in Scribner to Henry and Margaret 'Givens' Otteman. He was raised in the Scribner area, before moving into Scribner. He graduated from Scribner High School in 1960 then went into the Army and served until 1963. He worked for the railroad and Farmers Co-op in Scribner. He married Kathryn Zedicher in November of 1968. The couple lived in West Point before returning to Scribner. David was employed at IBP/Tyson in West Point for 37 years.

David was a member of the United Lutheran Church and Masonic Lodge in Scribner. He was also a member of the VFW Post 4912 of West Point.

David loved to fish with his father in the Elkhorn and enjoyed being outside and working in his garden. You might also see him standing beside his pickup at the end of the driveway and wave as people drove by.

Survivors:
Wife Kathryn of Scribner
Sisters Lauralee Meyer of Omaha
Joyce Schobert of Arizona
Brothers Jim (Maryllis) Otteman of Wausa
Floyd (Dixie) Everitt of Fremont
Brother-in-law Nick (Rita) Zedicher of Columbus
Sisters-in-law Chris Larreau of Hastings
Marcia (Max) Shelton of Taylor
Best Friend Timmy
Many nieces and nephews

David was preceded in death by 2 sisters and a brother-in-law.

Masonic and Military graveside services will be held 11am April 13 at the Scribner Cemetery. A light lunch will follow the graveside service in the basement at the United Lutheran Church in Scribner. Memorials are suggested to the Scribner Rescue Squad.

Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com

Obituary Provided By:
Freeman Funeral Home
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
www.ludvigsenmortuary.com