David. D. Otto, 72, of Camargo, passed away at 6:54 a.m., Monday, September 21, 2026 at the Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Steve McCann officiating. Burial will follow in the Craig- North Union Baptist Cemetery, rural Charleston, IL

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the New Beginnings Church, 18108 County Road 1140 North, Charleston, IL 61920

David was born on March 15, 1954 in Decatur, the son of Gideon Duane and Dorothy B. Hall Otto.

Survivors include his son: David A. (Kimberly) Otto of Mattoon, grandchildren: Ivan Otto, Alison Otto and Wilson Otto, sisters: L. Sue (Tuck) Elder of Tuscola, S. Kaye (Tony) Snyder of Findlay and Linda L. (Danny) Jent of Tuscola, brother; Michael J. (Lacrecia) Otto of Tuscola and many other extended family members. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, son: Jamey Lynn Otto and stepson: Jimmy Tipton.

David was a 1972 graduate of Tuscola Community High School. He worked as a welder for over 30 years and as a construction worker for 12 years. He formerly worked at MasterBrand in Arthur for 5 years. He was a member of the New Beginnings Church in Charleston. David's favorite hobbies were fishing, camping, boating, and woodworking. He liked to volunteer at his church, and he especially loved his dogs.

Online condolences may be shared at www.hilligossshraderfh.com