Stanley Otto

MADISON- Stanley S. Otto, age 63, of Madison, passed away after a long battle of many illnesses on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on Jan. 30, 1953, in Madison, the son of Stanley and Gladys (Ackley) Otto. He married the love of his life, Kathy Swenson, on May 14, 1977. Although they later divorced, they remained lifelong friends. Stanley grew up in Barneveld and graduated with the Class of 1971. He was a dedicated and devoted police officer with the Capital Police for 30 years. Stanley enjoyed family trips to Hayward, fishing, visiting his mother, and, most of all, being with his grandchildren and watching them in their activities. Stanley is survived by his son, Bradley (Tara McCloskey) Otto; daughter, Lisa (Darren Meyer) Otto; grandchildren (who always called him "bumpa"), Dominic, Joseph, Carter John, Skyler, and Karim; mother, Gladys Otto; sisters, Darlene (Gary "Frenchy") Cloutier, Nancy (Jim) Knuteson, and Janis Stephans; and nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Karl Otto. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens in Cottage Grove. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Thanks to Art for his love and concern. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420