Michael Lee Otto

Passed March 8, 2026

Richland, MI

We are sad to announce that on March 8, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Michael Lee Otto (Richland, Michigan), born in Battle Creek, Michigan. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael Lee Otto to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bernard Otto and Joyce Otto; his brothers, Gary, Steve and Don Otto; and his grandson Quinton Otto.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Otto (Clancy); his children, Stacey Sewell (Bryan), Timothy Otto, Chelsey Carpenter (Matt) and Kyle Otto (Tatiana); and his grandchildren, Logan Otto (Kelsy), Austin Spaeth (Gillian), Addison Sewell, Cassidy Otto, Emory Carpenter, Cam Carpenter and Lake Otto. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 14th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Dowdle Funeral Cremation Pre-Need Care-Richland Chapel (9170 E D Ave, Richland, MI 49083). A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 15th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Richland Chapel (9170 E D Ave, Richland, MI 49083).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mike's honor may be directed the the American Red Cross, 5460 Venture Court, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 or to Heartland Hospice, 8075 Creekside Drive, # 120, Portage, MI 49024.

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