Minnesota Marriage Index:
8/21/1961
Name: John E. Otto
Gender: Male
Birth Date: abt 1939
Age: 22
Spouse: Marilyn M. Feldhake
State: Minnesota
John E, Otto, Acting Director FBI; married his soulmate Marilyn Otto on 8/12/1961.
John E. Otto passed away on April 22, 2020, at 81 years of age in Norman, OK. He was born in St. Paul, MN and graduated from St. Cloud State College where he earned his B.S. John is predeceased by his beloved wife Marilyn of 59 years, son John Otto DVM, and daughter Jody Ganzermiller. He deeply loved his grandchildren; Grant Otto, Tayler Antol, Payton Otto, Joey Ganzermiller and his great grandson Dakohta Cockrill. John was the oldest of 5 boys and still has two remaining brothers; Jim Otto and Jeff Otto.
Otto enrolled in the Oakland, CA Police Department (PD) where he became valedictorian of his class. While delivering the commencement speech, an FBI Agent was in the audience and immediately told the Oakland PD he was going to take their best candidate and make him an FBI Agent. And, that he did in 1964!
Otto joined the FBI, quickly advancing to inspector and supervisory positions. After serving as Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Minneapolis and then Chicago field offices, he became the Executive Assistant Director (EAD) of Law Enforcement Services. In 1987, Judge William H. Webster appointed Otto to serve as Acting Director of the FBI. In 1990, Otto received the first Medal of Meritorious Achievement. On his retirement the same year, Otto became the Director of Security for Delta Air Lines.
John E. Otto is deeply loved, and will be severely missed by everyone who knew him. Due to the pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Statement from William H. Webster, Former Director, FBI
April 24, 2020
This morning, I received the profoundly sad news that John Otto, a career FBI Special Agent, who capably served as Acting Director when I moved over to the CIA, passed away this week. John was one of the most decent, loyal, and dedicated professionals with whom I had the privilege to know in public life. He gave real meaning to the attributes of “physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”
John’s dedication and conduct at the FBI were splendid examples to follow and his “can do” approach made all the difference in some very tough assignments and challenges facing the Bureau.
I shall treasure the memory of this extraordinary and talented colleague - and treasured friend. My wife, Lynda, joins me in sending our deepest condolences to John’s loving wife, Marilyn, and their family and to John’s very special FBI Family, who have lost one of their finest.
8/21/1961
Name: John E. Otto
Gender: Male
Birth Date: abt 1939
Age: 22
Spouse: Marilyn M. Feldhake
State: Minnesota
John E, Otto, Acting Director FBI; married his soulmate Marilyn Otto on 8/12/1961.
John E. Otto passed away on April 22, 2020, at 81 years of age in Norman, OK. He was born in St. Paul, MN and graduated from St. Cloud State College where he earned his B.S. John is predeceased by his beloved wife Marilyn of 59 years, son John Otto DVM, and daughter Jody Ganzermiller. He deeply loved his grandchildren; Grant Otto, Tayler Antol, Payton Otto, Joey Ganzermiller and his great grandson Dakohta Cockrill. John was the oldest of 5 boys and still has two remaining brothers; Jim Otto and Jeff Otto.
Otto enrolled in the Oakland, CA Police Department (PD) where he became valedictorian of his class. While delivering the commencement speech, an FBI Agent was in the audience and immediately told the Oakland PD he was going to take their best candidate and make him an FBI Agent. And, that he did in 1964!
Otto joined the FBI, quickly advancing to inspector and supervisory positions. After serving as Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Minneapolis and then Chicago field offices, he became the Executive Assistant Director (EAD) of Law Enforcement Services. In 1987, Judge William H. Webster appointed Otto to serve as Acting Director of the FBI. In 1990, Otto received the first Medal of Meritorious Achievement. On his retirement the same year, Otto became the Director of Security for Delta Air Lines.
John E. Otto is deeply loved, and will be severely missed by everyone who knew him. Due to the pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Statement from William H. Webster, Former Director, FBI
April 24, 2020
This morning, I received the profoundly sad news that John Otto, a career FBI Special Agent, who capably served as Acting Director when I moved over to the CIA, passed away this week. John was one of the most decent, loyal, and dedicated professionals with whom I had the privilege to know in public life. He gave real meaning to the attributes of “physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”
John’s dedication and conduct at the FBI were splendid examples to follow and his “can do” approach made all the difference in some very tough assignments and challenges facing the Bureau.
I shall treasure the memory of this extraordinary and talented colleague - and treasured friend. My wife, Lynda, joins me in sending our deepest condolences to John’s loving wife, Marilyn, and their family and to John’s very special FBI Family, who have lost one of their finest.
Minnesota Marriage Index:
8/21/1961
Name: John E. Otto
Gender: Male
Birth Date: abt 1939
Age: 22
Spouse: Marilyn M. Feldhake
State: Minnesota
John E, Otto, Acting Director FBI; married his soulmate Marilyn Otto on 8/12/1961.
John E. Otto passed away on April 22, 2020, at 81 years of age in Norman, OK. He was born in St. Paul, MN and graduated from St. Cloud State College where he earned his B.S. John is predeceased by his beloved wife Marilyn of 59 years, son John Otto DVM, and daughter Jody Ganzermiller. He deeply loved his grandchildren; Grant Otto, Tayler Antol, Payton Otto, Joey Ganzermiller and his great grandson Dakohta Cockrill. John was the oldest of 5 boys and still has two remaining brothers; Jim Otto and Jeff Otto.
Otto enrolled in the Oakland, CA Police Department (PD) where he became valedictorian of his class. While delivering the commencement speech, an FBI Agent was in the audience and immediately told the Oakland PD he was going to take their best candidate and make him an FBI Agent. And, that he did in 1964!
Otto joined the FBI, quickly advancing to inspector and supervisory positions. After serving as Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Minneapolis and then Chicago field offices, he became the Executive Assistant Director (EAD) of Law Enforcement Services. In 1987, Judge William H. Webster appointed Otto to serve as Acting Director of the FBI. In 1990, Otto received the first Medal of Meritorious Achievement. On his retirement the same year, Otto became the Director of Security for Delta Air Lines.
John E. Otto is deeply loved, and will be severely missed by everyone who knew him. Due to the pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Statement from William H. Webster, Former Director, FBI
April 24, 2020
This morning, I received the profoundly sad news that John Otto, a career FBI Special Agent, who capably served as Acting Director when I moved over to the CIA, passed away this week. John was one of the most decent, loyal, and dedicated professionals with whom I had the privilege to know in public life. He gave real meaning to the attributes of “physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”
John’s dedication and conduct at the FBI were splendid examples to follow and his “can do” approach made all the difference in some very tough assignments and challenges facing the Bureau.
I shall treasure the memory of this extraordinary and talented colleague - and treasured friend. My wife, Lynda, joins me in sending our deepest condolences to John’s loving wife, Marilyn, and their family and to John’s very special FBI Family, who have lost one of their finest.
8/21/1961
Name: John E. Otto
Gender: Male
Birth Date: abt 1939
Age: 22
Spouse: Marilyn M. Feldhake
State: Minnesota
John E, Otto, Acting Director FBI; married his soulmate Marilyn Otto on 8/12/1961.
John E. Otto passed away on April 22, 2020, at 81 years of age in Norman, OK. He was born in St. Paul, MN and graduated from St. Cloud State College where he earned his B.S. John is predeceased by his beloved wife Marilyn of 59 years, son John Otto DVM, and daughter Jody Ganzermiller. He deeply loved his grandchildren; Grant Otto, Tayler Antol, Payton Otto, Joey Ganzermiller and his great grandson Dakohta Cockrill. John was the oldest of 5 boys and still has two remaining brothers; Jim Otto and Jeff Otto.
Otto enrolled in the Oakland, CA Police Department (PD) where he became valedictorian of his class. While delivering the commencement speech, an FBI Agent was in the audience and immediately told the Oakland PD he was going to take their best candidate and make him an FBI Agent. And, that he did in 1964!
Otto joined the FBI, quickly advancing to inspector and supervisory positions. After serving as Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Minneapolis and then Chicago field offices, he became the Executive Assistant Director (EAD) of Law Enforcement Services. In 1987, Judge William H. Webster appointed Otto to serve as Acting Director of the FBI. In 1990, Otto received the first Medal of Meritorious Achievement. On his retirement the same year, Otto became the Director of Security for Delta Air Lines.
John E. Otto is deeply loved, and will be severely missed by everyone who knew him. Due to the pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Statement from William H. Webster, Former Director, FBI
April 24, 2020
This morning, I received the profoundly sad news that John Otto, a career FBI Special Agent, who capably served as Acting Director when I moved over to the CIA, passed away this week. John was one of the most decent, loyal, and dedicated professionals with whom I had the privilege to know in public life. He gave real meaning to the attributes of “physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”
John’s dedication and conduct at the FBI were splendid examples to follow and his “can do” approach made all the difference in some very tough assignments and challenges facing the Bureau.
I shall treasure the memory of this extraordinary and talented colleague - and treasured friend. My wife, Lynda, joins me in sending our deepest condolences to John’s loving wife, Marilyn, and their family and to John’s very special FBI Family, who have lost one of their finest.
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