Otto Burchett passed away on Jan. 12, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing at 81 years old. He was born on Feb. 26, 1935, in Prestonsburg, Ky. He was raised by his mother, Alta Miller, and eventually moved to Ohio before settling in Warsaw in his early twenties. He had been self-employed as a carpenter and real estate investor, flipping houses and performing remodeling. For many years, he had been a member of the Warsaw Moose Lodge and the VFW. He was an entrepreneur who was driven to work hard and who loved making money, no matter how small the amount. He was a caring father who loved spending time with his three daughters and his family. He loved joking with people and could be very ornery. He especially loved joking with his good friend, John “Redbone” Hughes. Those left with memories to treasure include his three daughters: Dianna Burchett, Linda Burchett-Leeper and Barbara (spouse Tim) Rohr, all of Warsaw; nine grandchildren: Jill Kerby, Warsaw; Sherry Gatke, Warsaw; Misty Osborne, Minnesota; Michael Krise, Florida; Ashley (spouse Patrick) Richardson, Fort Wayne; Amanda (spouse Mark) Poling, Warsaw; Zachary Dustin, Warsaw; Morgan Rohr, Warsaw; and Taylor Rohr, Warsaw; 10 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lois Waddle and Lola Vires, both of Warsaw. He is also survived by his best buddy, Little-Bit, the dog. Those who preceded him in passing include his mother, Alta (née Miller) Waddle; a grandson, Ashton Rohr, March 2001; and the love of his life, Alice Rhoads, November 2014. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. A funeral service that celebrates Otto’s life will follow the visitation, beginning at noon. Pastor Bob Jarboe, chaplain of Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, will officiate the service. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. ***** Memorials to K21 Health Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund, P. O. Box 1810, Warsaw, IN 46581-1810.
