Otto Erich William Kurgas was born May 29, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Bodo H. and Mildred Kurgas, and passed away on October 1, 2023 at Fredericktown at the age of 85 years.

Otto was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Melissa Kurgas.

Otto is survived by Three (3) sons Billy Kurgas, John Kurgas and Brian Kurgas, One (1) daughter Denisa Holland. One (1) brother Richard Kurgas. Thirteen (13) grandchildren and eight (8) great grandchildren.

Otto enjoyed St. Louis Cardinals, Word Search, puzzles and clocks.