William Otto, Sr.(IABE ’64)

December 29, 1942 – February 19, 2013

William R. "Bill" Otto, Sr. a noted pharmacist and owner of Otto Dental Supply Co. in Conway, Arkansas, entered the Chapter Eternal on February 19, 2013.

Bill Otto was born in Iowa City, Iowa, to Max R. and Esther C. Otto.  He attended the University of Iowa and was initiated by the Iowa Beta chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon on October 23, 1962.  He received SAE active badge number 115265.  Bill served the chapter in a variety of roles while in college and was beloved by his fraternity brothers.

A kind man with a great sense of humor, Bill loved his family, friends and his fraternity. When he was not working, Bill could be found at his family farm or duck hunting with his sons.

He is survived by wife, Patsy Cantrell Otto;two sons, William R. Otto Jr. and Bryant C. Otto, all of Conway; his mother,Esther C Otto of Iowa City, Iowa; and two brothers, Dr. Donald Otto and wife Donna of Knoxville, Iowa, and Robert M. Otto of Iowa City, Iowa.