Joseph J. Otteni (1885-1960) - Find a Grave Memorial

Joseph J. Otteni

Birth

27 Jul 1885

Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death

20 Feb 1960 (aged 74)

Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA

Burial

Laurel Hill Cemetery

Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map

Plot

Lot 186, Sec 6, Grave 3

Memorial ID

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Joseph 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)
-Catherine Otteni Wurst (1887-1938)
-Edward Henry Otteni (1888-1920)
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Per the 1900 U.S. Census, Joseph 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, Joseph's father is listed as immigrating to the United States in 1882 and lived in the United States for 28 years. Joseph's parents are listed as being married for 32 years.
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World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Joe J Otteni
-Age: 33
-Birth Date: 27 Jul 1885
-Occupation: Lineman
-Residence: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas
-Employer: Mountain States Tel & Tel Co.
-Nearest Relative: Theresa Otteni, RFD #3, Erie, Penn

On 5 Jul 1937, Joseph married Helen A. Struchen. Helen was the widow of Joseph's brother, Edward who died in 1920.

U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
-Name: Joseph Otteni
-Age: 56
-Birth Date: 27 Jul 1885
-Birth Place: McKean Twp, Pennsylvania
-Height: 5' 9"
-Weight: 170
-Other Physical Characteristics: Double nail on right hand
-Residence: 947 West 27th St. Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania
-Person who will always know your address: Helen A. Otteni (wife)