*Arthur Edward Otto, 69, of Kalispell, Mont., passed away on Dec. 23, 2014. He was the second child born to William and Muriel Hass Otto on Sept. 27, 1945. He was raised in Havre, Mont., where he excelled in school and mastered the trumpet. He graduated from St. Olaf College.

Art served in the Navy as an officer during the Vietnam War. The idea of going to vet school was born during a night watch aboard ship, and upon discharge he worked on a cattle ranch in northern Montana to further explore the thought. Art graduated from veterinary school in Fort Collins, Colo., and did an internship in New Jersey before returning to Montana, where he opened his own clinic in Kalispell. He retired in 2008.

In retirement, Art enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, and spending time with his beloved family. He faithfully served his Lord Jesus Christ and his home church, Central Bible. His love for all people and animals and his amazing kindness will be missed by many.

After a morning spent in church Art, suffered from a stroke on Dec. 21, 2014 and went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family, on Dec. 23, 2014.

Art was preceded in death by his sister, Patty; son, David; and parents, William and Muriel Otto. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; children, Joshua Otto ’94 and fiancé Erin Galvez, Gabriel and wife Charlotte, Paul, Katie and husband Jimmy, and Christine and husband Kashawn Miller; and his four grandchildren, Shaelyn and Kendrick Miller, and Jayce and Brynn McElroy.

Art would want memorials sent to Gideon’s International, who place Bibles in the hands of many, or to your local animal shelter.