06/03/2026
Janet (Hancher) Otte
Janet (Hancher) Otte, age 69, of Seymour, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Columbus Regional Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Mrs. Otte was a faithful and devoted member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, where she was actively involved and her faith remained a guiding force throughout her life. She chaired and organized the church supper and bazaar, coordinated quilt deliveries as part of the church’s longstanding support of Lutheran World Relief, and assisted in the Cradle Roll at the church.
Janet was employed by Seymour Community Schools at Cortland Elementary before retiring. She cherished her time at home, where she found great joy in caring for and doing things for her family. She also enjoyed vacationing with her family at their cabin in Wisconsin.
Family was the center of Janet’s life. She particularly enjoyed her grandchildren and took great pleasure in spending time with them and spoiling them with love and affection. She especially loved making brownies with them. Janet also loved spending time in the kitchen making comfort foods and desserts, sewing, working in her flowers, and tending to pets and animals she adored.
Born on June 3, 1956, in Columbus, Janet was the daughter of Thomas “Jack” and Lela Mae (Taylor) Hancher, both of whom preceded her in death. On April 12, 1980, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, she married Paul Otte, and he survives in Seymour.
Survivors also include one daughter, Jessica Otte of Seymour; one son, Nathan (Jacelyn) Otte of Seymour; two grandchildren: Owen Otte and Quinn Otte; one sister, Gretchen Bode of Seymour; and one sister-in-law, Judy Hancher.
Janet was also preceded in death by two brothers: Jerry (TJ) Hancher and Jon Hancher; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Bertha (Stockamp) Otte; two dogs: Carly and Mia; and one cat, Bynx.
Funeral services for Janet (Hancher) Otte will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, with Pastor Steve Wood and Elizabeth Sheedy officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers.
Interment will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, Lutheran World Relief, or Donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff of Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc.
Online memories and condolences may be given at www.spurgeonfh.com
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