Otto Genoch

Otto Herman Genoch, age 94, of Menahga , MN , passed away peacefully at the Green Pines Nursing Home on Thursday, July 30, 2009 .


Otto was born on October 15, 1914 , in Richville , MN , the son of Fred and Amelia (Remer) Genoch. Otto farmed with his father for some 20 years. He then moved to Minneapolis where he was employed at Jacobson Machine Works. Otto was united in marriage to Florence Rutz on May 8, 1937 , in Minneapolis . Together they had four sons. They moved to the Butler area in 1961 where he spent the rest of his years farming. Florence died on February 3, 1997 .



Otto drove bus for 15 years for the New York Mills school district. He enjoyed playing cards and dancing. Otto was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.



Otto is survived by four sons, Robert (Kathleen) of Minneapolis ; Ronald (Jean) of Menahga; Roger (Diane) of Fargo; and Russell (Wendy) of Menahga; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.



Preceding Otto in death is his wife, Florence ; five brothers, Gustav, Albert, Ludwig, Emil, and Alfred; his parents, Fred and Amelia; and great-grandson, Joseph.