More detail on this person: Otto Elko Offereins
left this world on November 20, 2010 to join his
parents and brothers.
Otto was born on August 12, 1946, in Bandung,
Indonesia to Hank and Rita Offereins. Otto
returned with his family to their home country,
Holland, in 1950. In 1959 Otto's family immigrated
to the United States, settling in Salinas,
California. Otto graduated from North Salinas High
School and attended Hartnell College prior to
enlisting in the U.S.Army, becoming a Warrant
Officer and helicopter pilot. He served his
country in Vietnam and after flying numerous
missions, returned to the United States as a Chief
Warrant Officer and Wing Commander with many
citations and medals.
Following his military service Otto worked in
sales for a number of large international high
tech companies. He thoroughly enjoyed his career
which allowed him to travel throughout the world.
He is preceded death by his parents and two
brothers.
Survivors: His brothers Evert (Michele) of San
Jose and Joop (Francee) of Salinas; children Kurt
(Jen) of Spokane, WA., Megan Emrich of Paso
Robles and Michael of Chicago IL., Three
grandchildren, Ally, Owen and Graham.
A private service and celebration of life with
military honors was held by family and close
friends on Padre Island, TX.
Published in The Salinas Californian on December
28, 2012
This information was last updated 11/09/2012
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