Michael_Otto

Michael Waverlie Otto

1948 - 2017

  • 69 years old
  • Date of birth:  June 22nd, 1948
  • Place of birth:  Norfolk, Virginia, United States
  • Date of passing:  December 9th, 2017
  • Place of passing:  East Garrison, California, United States

This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Michael Otto, 69, born on June 22nd, 1948 and passed away on December 9th, 2017.
We will remember him forever. The family encourages you to add your thoughts and share any memories you would like to share.  

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Candle lit  by Angela Anthony on December 30th, 2017

Dear brother you are now pain free.  We will miss your presence but your humor and laughter we remain in our hearts forever.  Rest in Peace

Candle lit  by Brandi Reavy on December 31st, 2017

Mike..I hope the angels know how lucky they are to have a man like you flying along side them,as for us down here our hearts will ache for the loss of you. I want to thank you for being such an amazing role model for so many. You were a rock star husband,father,papa,great papa and friend.You were strong and tough,yet so gentle and kind, I will always look up to you.RIP,love dudette

Candle lit  by Holly Gregorio on January 4th, 2018

Mike was wonderful to work with and though it was a very short time, I was very glad to have met him.  He was so helpful to me and was always smiling, that's how I'll remember him.

Candle lit  by Sid Sun on January 4th, 2018

Mike - thank you for working hard at NASA for many years.   We've flown hundreds of biology experiments in space during your time at Ames, and you were instrumental to our quest to expand mankind's horizons in space.  We could always count on you to be extremely helpful and positive in all the work that you did.  We are forever grateful to all that you've done.

Candle lit  by frances donovan on January 4th, 2018

Mike - thank you for always greeting me with a smile, for making light of your work, and lightening mine.  You were kind to everyone around you, never left anyone out, and welcomed everyone in. You remembered me even when I took 7 years off from Ames.  I'm grateful that I got to know you.  Your steady kindness will always be an example for me to follow.

Candle lit  by Ted Price on January 5th, 2018

It was just a year or so that Mike and I knew each other and worked together.  But, we quickly became friends.  Mike was very personable and helpful.  Enjoyed trading memories of places visited and events experienced inside and outside of work.  He will be missed by many at Ames!

Candle lit  by Janett Van Nuland on January 5th, 2018

Mike- Thank you for asking for help in the MCS, if it wasn't for you I would not have come to NASA Ames. I will always remember your smiling face as we worked together as a team in the MCS. Your insight of how things worked around the center and your big smile as we shared some laughs within the MCS. You will be missed here, RIP my friend!!

Candle lit  by Melissa Kirven-Brooks on January 5th, 2018

Mike, it was joy to know you. You were ever helpful and patient in helping me both request items from and submit items to the MCS. I still look for you every time  pass through 240. Your friendship will remain in my memory forever.

Candle lit  by Julie Levri on January 8th, 2018

Mike, thank you for all you've done for us over the years. Your sense of humor prevails. We need that around here. I'm sure you're up there, cracking up your angel colleagues now. We will miss you.

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