Obituary of Gerald "Alan" Otterbacher

Alan was born in Berea, Ohio and spent most of his childhood in the Medina area. At a young age, and under the guidance of his father and grandfather, he learned to hunt, fish, and trap in the woods and countryside of Northern Ohio. At age 13, Alan moved to Columbus, Ohio with his mother and three sisters. He also lived in Crete, Nebraska for a short while. At age 16, Al moved to Manitou Springs, Colorado where he met his wife, Karen. He had a deep love and appreciation for music and continued his passion for hunting and fishing while they raised their two daughters, Melissa (David) Hendricks and Amanda (Caleb) Alexander in the Colorado Springs area. Alan worked for Safetran Traffic Systems for 14 years as a draftsman. He was an avid gardener and developed a beautiful talent for wood carving. In 2002, he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and though he was unable to work due to its complications, Alan still enjoyed some hunting and fishing with friends and family. He also loved to travel "home" to Ohio– and also Montana where his daughters and their families resided. Memorial Service, 3:00PM, Wednesday, October 15, 2014, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado. A burial service is being planned for November in Valley City, Ohio. Alan would want you to know Jesus Christ as your Savior, and make plans to join him in heaven one day!Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Wednesday, October 15, 2014 3:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855