Delbert A. Otis

Delbert A. Otis

July 10, 1934 - March 01, 2022

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MADISON - Delbert A. “Del” Otis, age 87, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on July 10, 1934, in Madison, Wis., the son of Bernice C. Otis.


Delbert attended Madison East High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine LaBelle, on April 11, 1953, in Madison. Delbert worked in the grocery business for many years. He worked for Kroger for 13 years and IGA for 10 years until 1983. He then went on to manage Famous Footwear Warehouse in Sun Prairie until 1996 when he retired.  


Del enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. He also liked cheering on the Packers.


Delbert  is survived by his wife, Lorraine; five children, Randy (Cindy) Otis, Ritchie (Katherine) Otis, Rusty Otis, Suzette (Sigrid) Gotrik and Sherry L. Novotny; ten grandchildren, Jasen (Laura) Childs, Alyshia Childs, Andrew (Amy) Otis, Shane (Sara) Novotny, Shawna Kovacs, Maraina Otis, Skyler (Stephanie Strandlie) Novotny, Sean (Mai) Gotrik, Kai (Myka) Gotrik and Graham Otis; 11 great-grandchildren; five siblings, Roland (June) Julseth, James Otis, Darlene (Robert) Gugle, Charlene (Wayne) Forler and Darwin (Linda) Otis; and sister-in-law, Patricia Otis. He was preceded in death by his mother; two brothers, Wayne and David; son-in-law, Scott Novotny; and grandson-in-law, Edwin Kovacs.


A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Burial will be privately held at Highland Memory Gardens at a later date.  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Del was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace “Papa Smurf.”


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Jan Richer
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I wish I could be in Wisconsin to give you all a hug and personally express my condolences. I spent many days and some nights in the Otis household growing up. A lot of great memories. Del had a great laugh. My heart breaks for all of you. Jan
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Lindsay Everly
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My husband and I have been neighbors since 2007. What I remember about Del is that he always, always had a smile for us! What a sweet man. Blessings to the family, Lindsay & Greg, 2534 Coolidge Street
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Wade Otis
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I will always remember uncle Del with a smile on his face, his infectious laugh and a great sense of humor. He was always fun to be around. I remember the days when my dad, Dave Otis, Delbert and their friends would go to Schwaegler‘s on bowling night. I loved to tagalong as a kid not to mention all the great times in Black River Falls, Millston deer hunting! No family event was the same when Delbert and Lorraine were not there! Hugs-N-Love to all the Family
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Sharon Morgan
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My condolences to Delbert's family. Del worked at my parents IGA store on Midvale Blvd. for many years. My brother Bruce Morgan and I have very fond memories of Del. He was always so kind an pleasant. Bruce remembers his small bottles of Pepsi he would fill the soda machine with. He always said you have to have a glass bottle. We were a family all of us that worked there. Again my condolences to you all you lost a great man. Sharon Morgan

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