Obituary of Otto Myers

Otto Philip Myers Jr was born in Monroe, on May 10, 1944. He was the son of the late Otto Philip and Florence (Wilson) Myers Sr. Otto graduated from Monroe High School, and then enlisted in the United States Air Force serving honorably from 1962-1966. He married the love of his life, the former Yolanda Hernandez on May 10, 1969. From this union would come three children. Otto was extremely intelligent and a hard worker. He was even coined a "workaholic". Otto worked as a Head of Security for General Motors for many years retiring in 2003. Otto also served in Monroe County as a firefighter and police officer. He continuously put the needs of others ahead of his own. He was well-known for his laid back, witty personality. Otto could also be quite sarcastic with his dry sense of humor. Some of his favorite pastimes included working crossword puzzles, watching his favorite television programs, and curling up with a good book. His reading interests varied from science fiction, horror, murder mysteries, thriller and detective books all being among his favorites. Otto more than anything enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Otto, age 70 of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. In addition to his parents his passing was preceded by brothers: Walter Myers, Kenneth Myers, Norman Myers, and Ronald Myers; sisters: Betty Jane Brooks, Dorothy "Tootsie" Cassidy, and Leona "Cookie" Myers; sister-in-law: Mary Myers, and brothers-in-law: Bernie Collins and Jim Cassidy. To cherish his memory, Otto leaves his loving wife of forty five years: Yolanda Myers; children: Jeff (Birgit) Myers, Lisa (Larry) Myers- Bardoni and Jason (Julie) Myers; sisters: Wanda (Larry) Ruettinger and Carol Collins; brother-in-law: Ben Brooks of Florida; and sisters-in-laws: Betty Myers of Monroe and Ruth Myers of Maybee; grandchildren: Daniel, Samantha and Selena Myers, Jordan (Claire) Myers, Arianna Bardoni, and Jake Myers; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may gather at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185 on Friday, October 10, 2014 from 2:00pm until Veterans Honors at 6:30pm which will be under the auspices of Monroe VFW Post 1138. A Celebration of His Life will follow with Pastor Grant Agler of Life Bridge Church officiating. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com; then selecting Online Tributes page.