Otto Baethge Jr. - La Vernia News
Mar 24, 2019La Vernia, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by people who loved him dearly on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Otto was born Oct. 2, 1928, in Fredericksburg to Tillie (Durst) and Otto Baethe Sr.On June 4, 1949, Otto married his sweetheart, Faye Ellett, in Fredericksburg. Otto was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in La Vernia and a beloved fixture of the community. He worked part time at the Finch Funeral Chapel in La Vernia for many years, leaving many cherished memories.He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother and sister-in-law Luther and JoAnn Baethge.Left to cherish his memory are his wife of just shy of 70 years, Faye Baethge; children Susan Johnson (Craig), Lisa Schultz (Johnny), and Gregg Baethge; grandchildren Gina Adams (Andrew), Lance Johnson, Ty Johnson, and Travis Schultz (Amy); great-grandchildren Hailey Moya, Katelyn Moya, Lilly Schultz, Allex Schultz, Stephen Adams, and Rilynn Adams; numerous nieces and nephews; and other loving family and friends.Visitation will be held on Friday, March 15, from 5-8 p.m. in the Finch Funeral Chapel in La Vernia.A graveside service will be held at a later time in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in La Vernia, officiated by the Rev. Bob Palan.Memorial donations may be made in Otto’s name to the Immanuel Lutheran Church New Building Fund, P.O. Box 168, La Vernia, TX 78121. ...
