Richard \u2018Dick\u2019 Ottinger, 90, of Frankfort, died at 3:43 p.m. May 27, 2021 at Wesley Manor.\u00a0 He was born July 3, 1930 in Frankfort to Charles & Goldie (Warren) Ottinger.\u00a0 He married Carol J. West on September 15, 1961 in Frankfort and she preceded him in death on November 8, 2013.<\/p>\n

Dick was a graduate of Frankfort High School and a lifelong Frankfort resident.\u00a0 He had worked at Peter Paul and the Clinton House.\u00a0 He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.\u00a0 Dick attended the First Christian Church and a past member of the local union with Peter Paul. \u00a0He was a candy maker, sweet roll baker, rib barbecue and sweet eater of any kind.\u00a0 He loved to laugh and enjoyed his grandchildren immensely. \u00a0His children and grandchildren loved him as much as he loved them.<\/p>\n

He is survived by:\u00a0\u00a02 Sons:\u00a0 Darrin (Corinna) Ottinger of Carmel and David Ottinger of Indianapolis,\u00a0Daughter:\u00a0 Dianne (Ron) Gant of Frankfort,\u00a09 Grandchildren, Emily (John) Warren, Paige Gant, Elizabeth Gant, Tanner Ottinger, Wyndham Gant, Sarah Ottinger, Sydney Ottinger, Sam Ottinger and Bailey Ottinger and\u00a01 Great Grandchild, Guy Warren.\u00a0\u00a0In addition to his parents and spouse, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Ottinger.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Private services will be held.\u00a0 Archer-Weston Funeral Home & Cremation Center<\/a>, 501 E. Clinton St., Frankfort is assisting the family with arrangements.\u00a0 Please visit archerweston.com<\/a>, where you may share a personal message with the family.\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"