William “Bill” Otten, 62, of Clinton, Iowa passed away at home on Monday, April 27, 2020. Honoring his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded with a celebration of his life and burial at Springdale Cemetery taking place at a later date. Lemke Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.

Bill was born July 27, 1957 in Clinton, Iowa the son of Robert and Madelene (Welch) Otten. He was a graduate of Clinton High School.

Bill worked at Burger King and previously worked at the Wild Rose Casino and the Hampton Inn, were he was head of housekeeping.

Bill was an incredibly gifted artist: he was an accomplished piano player, often playing at the casino or other family or social venues, he was an artist – drawing scenes he discovered all over town, as well as, being a proficient calligrapher and finally, he was well known local photographer. Photography was his true passion that he acquired this skill and art form at a young age. Several of his pictures are on display at the Casino and on the Clinton “Old Town Photo’s” website. Bill was a very social person who always enjoyed conversation with people. He was also a very loving person who will be sadly missed by friends and family.

Bills is survived by his siblings – Barbara Cotes of Hohenwald TN, Robert “Bob” (Janet) Otten of Silverdale, WA and Jeannie (Dan) Norem Sr. of Clinton, IA; several nieces and nephews and special nephews – Danny Norem Jr. and John Norem both of Clinton, cousins and many friends and special friend Matt.

Preceding Bill in death are his grandparents, parents, brother – Kenny Otten and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials made can be directed to the family.