| Otto Uher Obituary |
Otto Uher
1922 - 2010
Born in Racine, Wisconsin on January 14, 1922 Otto Frank Uher spent much of his life in the Caledonia area.
His parents’ farm still stands, as well as his one-room elementary school. He graduated from Racine Horlick High
School in 1940. Following an 18-month enlistment in the Navy Seabees (1942-1944), Otto attended the
University of Wisconsin at Madison. While there he was a member of the collegiate rowing team. He later
graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering and secured employment at the Franksville Lumber Company.
It was here that he met Alda Frank, his future wife.
Otto and Alda were married February 7, 1953, at Trinity Lutheran Church of Caledonia and resided in
Milwaukee for a time. It was at this time that Otto became an adult confirmand at Trinity. God blessed their
marriage with six children, and the Uhers moved to Caledonia.
A dedicated husband and father, Otto was employed in the leather tanning industry until his retirement in 1987.
He also was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving as usher, stewardship committee member,
and congregational president A willing volunteer, Otto enjoyed being a poll worker, a helper at Shoreland’s Wise
Penny Resale Shop, and treasurer of the Lutheran Science Institute.
Though Otto’s health debilitated later in life, his cheerful personality remained and expressed itself through his
whistling. He enjoyed spending time with his children and their families and was thankful for the blessings of
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He survived his wife of 55 years, who entered glory in 2008.
God called Otto home to Jesus’ arms on November 5, 2010, at the age of 88.
1922 - 2010
Born in Racine, Wisconsin on January 14, 1922 Otto Frank Uher spent much of his life in the Caledonia area.
His parents’ farm still stands, as well as his one-room elementary school. He graduated from Racine Horlick High
School in 1940. Following an 18-month enlistment in the Navy Seabees (1942-1944), Otto attended the
University of Wisconsin at Madison. While there he was a member of the collegiate rowing team. He later
graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering and secured employment at the Franksville Lumber Company.
It was here that he met Alda Frank, his future wife.
Otto and Alda were married February 7, 1953, at Trinity Lutheran Church of Caledonia and resided in
Milwaukee for a time. It was at this time that Otto became an adult confirmand at Trinity. God blessed their
marriage with six children, and the Uhers moved to Caledonia.
A dedicated husband and father, Otto was employed in the leather tanning industry until his retirement in 1987.
He also was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving as usher, stewardship committee member,
and congregational president A willing volunteer, Otto enjoyed being a poll worker, a helper at Shoreland’s Wise
Penny Resale Shop, and treasurer of the Lutheran Science Institute.
Though Otto’s health debilitated later in life, his cheerful personality remained and expressed itself through his
whistling. He enjoyed spending time with his children and their families and was thankful for the blessings of
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He survived his wife of 55 years, who entered glory in 2008.
God called Otto home to Jesus’ arms on November 5, 2010, at the age of 88.
