Preceded in death by father Roger Otto

Survived by children Robert Balkus, Michelle Hickey (Brian), John Balkus (Donna) and Alycia Schuler (Derek); grandchildren Elizabeth, Sydney, Dillion, Dane, Morgan, Noah, Reagan, Logan, Athena, Ephraim and another granddaughter on the way; mother Marian Otto; sisters Kay Shaw (Roger) ad Jeanne Pelletteri (Sam); numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins