Evi Babette Otte

Evi Babette Otte, 81, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1943 to Georg and Margarete (Distler) Strickstrock in Schwabach, Germany and baptized on March 31, 1943 at St. Martin Church, Schwabach. Evi had a happy childhood despite the hardship of growing up after WWII and enjoyed telling stories of neighborhood shenanigans. She was lively and athletic, but also an excellent student. Evi was one of the first females accepted into a Nuremberg drafting apprenticeship program and this training was evident in her beautiful handwriting. One fateful Saturday afternoon, Evi and her friend, Maria, missed their train in Nuremberg. Two persuasive American soldiers came to the rescue and gave them a ride home. Evi courageously left her dear family and friends to travel halfway around the world and marry John Eldon Otte on December 22, 1961 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Canton. Evi adjusted to life on the farm with her sweetheart and supported his love of farming. Evi and Eldon shared 57 years. When their three children were mostly grown, Evi began working at Rama, Inc. in Moundridge as an electronics technician. She had many fond memories of her 27 years at Rama. Evi loved her family deeply. Her grandchildren brought her special joy as she spent time with them on the farm, attended concerts and cheered loudly at athletic events. Evi maintained relationships with her German family and friends through frequent phone calls and cherished trips to Schwabach. She was always eager to connect with people and made friends easily. Visitors left with a full stomach and well-intended words of wisdom. She enjoyed painting, dancing, mowing, baking and travel. Evi was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and devoted to her church family. Survivors include children, Ted Otte, Moundridge, Bryan (Kiley) Otte, Moundridge, and Christine (Arne) Reinert, Lindsborg; grandchildren, Emily Otte (Jacob Mertins), Anneliese (Paul) Reichenberger, Nicholas Reinert, and AJ Martens; brother, Heinz (Agnes) Strickstrock; sister, Christa (Kurt) Hermann; and brother-in-law, Robert Price. Evi was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Anneliese (Strickstrock) Neiser; daughter-in-law, Cindy (Goering) Otte; and sister-in-law, Geneva (Otte) Price. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the love and support of family and friends. Evi truly felt blessed by every prayer and act of kindness. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Canton. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 11, at the Moundridge Funeral Home, with the family present from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Pine Village or Immanuel Lutheran Church in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Evi Babette Otte

March 22, 1943 - October 6, 2024