Laurie Lea Otteson
March 02, 1953 - October 02, 2019
Obituary
WATERLOO / MCFARLAND - Laurie L. Otteson, age 66, of Waterloo, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on March 2, 1953, the daughter of Hughie and Florence (Charmichael) Lea. Laurie graduated from McFarland High School in 1971. She married Larry Otteson on April 30, 1976, in Madison.
Laurie worked for the lab at St. Mary's Hospital for over 25 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family by the pool in the sun. Laurie’s favorite places to be were boating on Lake Waubesa and the Mississippi River. In her younger years she loved to water ski on Lake Waubesa. After retirement, her grandchildren were her life. Laurie loved watching the Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers and she liked to entertain family and friends. She liked to garden and show off her seasonal flowers. Laurie’s generous cooking skills were enjoyed by all.
Laurie is survived by her husband, Larry; children, Abby and Emily (Travis); and adopted son,, Patrick; grandchildren, Carley, Braeden, Teagan and Shelby; and sisters, Sandy (Lloyd) Otteson and Chrissy (Jimmer) Hook. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her in-laws, Leonard and Margene (Eckhardt) Otteson.
To all the drinks we shared with Laurie, we toast to her life and the warmth she put into our lives. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Betty Buckmaster
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I remember Laurie picking up our lab specimens at St. Mary’s dialysis. My condolences to her family.
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Peggy Peterson
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Grandma Laurie was a wonderful Grandmother to all of her grandchildren . She will be deeply missed by all of them . They all have so many great memories that they will treasure forever. RIP Laurie. Grandma Peg
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Carole Riege
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Dear old friend, Laurie,
What wonderful memories my husband and I had with both Laurie and Larry.
She will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
M y sincere condolences to Larry, the girls, and grandchildren.
Carole Riege
Waterloo
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Barb Utphall
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I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Laurie for many years at St. Mary's. She was a good friend and co-worker
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Kevin Stenulson
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Our deepest condolences to Laurie’s family. We have great memories of fun times with our dear friends Larry and Laurie. May she Rest In Peace. Wiener and Kevin Stenulson
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Jill Oelke
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Laurie was such a fun, caring woman! My deepest sympathy to Larry, the girls, and her entire family!