Edward Otteni is the son of Theodor Otteni and Theresia Frances Wörner.

He is 1 of 12 known children of Theodor and Theresia. His siblings are:
-Anton "Tony" Otteni (1868-1919)
-William "Bill" Otteni (1869-1916)
-Jacob "Jake" Otteni (1871-1943)
-Mary Otteni Zurn (1873-1944)
-John J. Otteni . (1875-1935)
-Frank Otteni (1876-1930)
-Rose Marie Otteni Metz (1878-1942)
-Frederick Theodore Otteni (1880-1952)
-Philomena "Minnie" Otteni Alberstadt (1881-1956)
-Joseph J. Otteni 1885-1960)
-Catherine Otteni Wurst (1887-1938)
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Per the 1900 U.S. Census, Edward Otteni resided in Middleborro Borough, McKean Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania with his parents. Listed are:
-Theodore Otteni, age 55, born Dec 1844 Germany
-Theresa Otteni, age 53, born Jul 1846 Germany
-William Otteni, age 30, born Nov 1869 Pennsylvania
-Joseph Otteni, age 14, born Jul 1885 Pennsylvania
-Catherine Otteni, age 13, born Feb 1887 Pennsylvania
-Edward Otteni, age 11, born Dec 1888 Pennsylvania

In 1900, Edward's father is listed as immigrating to the United States in 1882 and lived in the United States for 28 years. Edward's parents are listed as being married for 32 years.
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Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885-1950, Erie County, Page 128
-Groom: Edward H. Otteni
-Age: 25
-Father: Theodore Otteni
-Mother: Teresa Warner

-Bride: Helen A. Struchen
-Age: 20
-Father: Henry J. Struchen
-Mother: Mary Struchen
-Marriage Date: 15 Apr 1914
-Marriage Place: Erie County, Pennsylvania

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
-Name: Edward Henry Otteni
-Age: 28
-Birth Date: 5 Dec 1888
-Birthplace: McKean Township, Pennsylvania
-Occupation: Farmer
-Employer: Self
-Marital Status: Married
-Dependents: Wife 2 children
-Residence: R.F.D 3, Erie, Erie County, Pa

OBITUARY Excerpt for Theodor Otteni
Erie Daily Times, Erie, Erie County, PA, 9 November 1911

Of his immediate family, he is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Michael Zuern, Mrs. Julius Metz, Mrs. Frank Alberstadt, Mrs. John Wurst; also eight sons, Anton, William, Jacob, John, Frank, Frederick, Joseph, Edward Otteni. One brother and one sister, residents of Germany, and 22 grandchildren, also survive his death.

After Edward died in 1920, his wife, Helen, married Edward's brother, Joseph, on 5 Jul 1937.