She was born January 27, 1934 to Norman and Eleanor VanWormer in Albany, New York. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard (Dick) W. Otto, in 1952 after graduating from Knox High School.
In addition to her parents, Joan is preceded in death by her beloved husband. She is survived by her children, Michael (Maury), Susan Otto-Rodgers (Bob), Daniel (Donna), and Paul (Cyndy); grandchildren Rebecca, Elyse, Meredith, Will, and Lauren; great-grandchildren Sarah, Quay, Carter and Ella and great-great grandchild Jonah.
She was a nurse, and a founding member of the Raleigh Little German Band Dance group. She had a beautiful soprano voice and performed in her high school musicals, the Raleigh Little German Band, and Grace Lutheran Church Choir.
She was the best mom we could have ever wished for. We say goodbye to Mom knowing she and Dad are together again. We will miss you mom.
Please join us to celebrate her life on May 10, 2:00 pm at Grace Lutheran Church in Raleigh, NC.
Donations may be made to American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org.
