Otto Osterland Obituary

Otto August Osterland
Died: May 18, 2024 in Palm Harbor, FL
Otto August Osterland, proud father of Deborah (John) D'Alessandro, Steven (Cindy) Osterland and Robert (Kirstie) Osterland, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024. He was born in Naperville, IL in 1934 to August and Rose Osterland. He enjoyed swimming in the quarry and ice skating on the DuPage River. He was educated at Naperville High School before obtaining a business degree at Joliet Business College where he met the love of his life, Eleanore Alma Beseke. The Osterland family lived in LaGrange, IL where Otto spent many years as an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He made many friends during his rewarding career with Amoco Oil located in downtown Chicago. He then went on to volunteer at the Brookfield Zoo, Morton Arboretum, and Edward Hospital in Naperville. Otto participated in many of his children's activities and was proud of the accomplishments they achieved. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and playing cards with his family and friends. After Eleanore's passing in 2003, Otto married Carol Lehmann and moved back to Naperville. He was a special "Pops" to Diane (Don) and David (Deb). Otto was a devoted and loving father to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a special uncle to several nieces and nephews. They will dearly miss him and will always remember the life lessons he imparted. Otto was preceded in death by Eleanore Osterland, Carol Lehmann Osterland and sisters, Mary Kouri and Lillian Macadlo. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 10th, 4:00 until 8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, Il. A service will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Naperville Cemetery. For information please call 630/355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com