Richard “Dick” D. Ottens, 87, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 22, 2024, at Resthave.
Dick was born on May 25, 1937, in Morrison, to Garrett C. and Gertrude (Housenga) Ottens. He attended Fulton, IL, and Morrison schools. He married Bette Wilkens, and together they had two children, Steve and Jackie. They later divorced and Dick re-married Marlene (Stern) Pruis on November 21, 1975. Dick was an over-the-road Truck Driver for 50 years, traveling to all 50 states. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison.
Survivors include his wife, Marlene; daughter, Jackie (Craig) Winkler of Fuquay-Varina, NC; son, Steve (Deanna) Ottens of Rock Falls, IL; stepdaughter, Cheryl Bush of Nixa, MO; step-son, Tim Pruis of Bettendorf, IA; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, James (Barb) Ottens of Dunnellon, FL; in-laws, Dewey Decker of Erie, IL, Albert Vos and Joyce Ottens, both of Morrison; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Robert “Bob” J. Pruis; sisters, Alberta Decker and Betty Vos; brothers, Leon Ottens and Gary Lee Ottens.
Cremation Rites have been accorded; there will be no Visitation or Funeral Service.
The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Interment will be at a later date in the Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL
A memorial has been established.