Otis Theodore Bourns Jr.
March 26, 1937 - March 23, 2026
Obituary
MADISON - Editor, novelist, playwright, Joycean, Otis T. Bourns Jr., passed away on March 23, 2026. No service or burial will be held. Contributions may be made to your favorite charities.
With abiding respect for the remarkable health-care staff at Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center, who work so hard and care so much, every single day. Thanks to Dr. Julia Lubsen for your dedicated commitment to making sure everyone receives the medical treatment they deserve. And finally, heartfelt gratitude to the incomparable Katlynn Kelley for your devotion to all. You mean so much to so many people.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Otis Bourns
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Fitchburg
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Pro Arte
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Good guy, Rest in Peace.
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Kevin Smith
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Otis and I were in graduate school together at the University of Wisconsin. He was one of the most interesting people I've ever met.