Lisa Louise Ottenweller's Obituary
McDonald’s lost a loyal customer on June 20, 2018. Lisa Louise Ottenweller, 65, of New Haven was an avid coffee drinker and rarely seen without her McDonald’s styrofoam cup. A legend in the Parkview Emergency Room, Lisa was a trauma nurse for forty years who was well respected for her dedication to patient care, medical instincts, and wealth of knowledge. When she wasn’t busy tending her garden, restoring furniture, or bargain shopping, you could find Lisa lovingly doting on all of her grandchildren, near and far. Lisa will be forever remembered for her independent spirit, incomparable work ethic, generosity, husky laugh and warm smile, and giggles brought on by the occasional quarter glass of wine. She was greeted in heaven by her parents, Robert and Elizabeth Kocks; brother, Thomas Kocks and sister, Ann Kocks Stanski. She leaves behind her partner in crime and devoted husband of forty years, Stephen Ottenweller. She passed on her infinite wisdom to her five children, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law: Elizabeth Ottenweller; Andrew and Alicia Ottenweller; John Ottenweller; Joseph Ottenweller; Emily and Michael Alberico. Her love multiplied even more with her five grandchildren Sophia Edwards, Charles Edwards, Joseph Edwards, Rafe Alberico, and Scarlett Ottenweller. In addition, she is survived by her two sisters Judith (Eugene) Hahaj and Theresa (Paul) Gilley, and brothers Donald Kocks and Joseph (Suzanne) Kocks. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church, 15535 Lincoln Hwy E, New Haven, with calling one hour prior to service. Father Ben Muhlenkamp officiating. Calling is also 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with a prayer vigil for 7:30 p.m. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials are to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
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