OBIT: Jonas D. OTTO, 1948, native of Somerset County, PA 

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JONAS D. OTTO

  Jonas D. Otto, son of Daniel J. and Elizabeth (Beachy) Otto, was born in 
Somerset Co., Pa., August 20, 1870, died at his home near Kalona, Iowa, April 
25, 1948; aged 77 years, 8 months and 5 days.  For many years, he had been 
afflicted with hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure, but was not 
confined to bed until five days before his death when complications developed.  
In his youth, he joined the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church, remaining a member 
until his death.  On December 19, 1897, he was united in marriage to Lydia 
Brenneman, daughter of Emanuel P. and Barbara (Schrock) Brenneman.  Surviving 
are his companion (who at the time of his death was confined to her bed in 
recuperation from an operation); one son, Daniel J., of Nappance, Ind.; six 
daughters, Lizzie - Mrs. Samuel G. Hochstedler, Cora - Mrs. Joe B. Miller, Alta 
- Mrs. Abe H. Kauffman, Amy - Mrs. Henry M. Miller, all of Kalona; Tillie and 
Mary at home; 24 grandchildren; one brother, Daniel D., and one sister, Mrs. 
Lizzie Maust, both of Springs, and many other relatives and friends.  Two sons, 
Emanuel and Milton, predeceased him.
  On May 18, 1919, he was ordained to the ministry, in which capacity he labored 
willingly, showing a deep spiritual interest in the church and in his family.  
Funeral services were conducted April 27, at the home by William Yoder and Ira 
Nissley.  Text II Tim. 4;7,8.

Meyersdale Republican, June 3, 1948