Otto Alfred Egli

Otto Alfred Egli passed away at his home on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in Hughson, California.

Otto was born in Lauerz, Switzerland on September 23, 1935 to Josef and Elise Egli-Ott.  He was a butcher for 30 years, as well as a walnut and almond farmer for over 50 years.

He was a longtime member of the SJV Swiss Club where he played accordion with several orchestras for over 50 years.  He was also a member of the Stanislaus County Swiss Club, the Sacramento Swiss Verein, the Old Fisherman’s RV Club, and the Accordion Club in Escalon.

Otto will be greatly missed by his wife of 56 years, Charlotte, daughters Mary (Allen) Horning, Heidi Mendonca, Kathy (Bill) Olson, Janie (Rich) Giuntoli, Patty (Manuel) Furtado, and his 13 grandchildren.  He is also survived by sister Annelies, and brothers Sepp and Werner in Switzerland.

 A rosary will be held on Tuesday, March 26 at 10:30am, Funeral Mass at 11:00am, and a private burial to follow at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ripon, California.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 373, Ripon, CA 95366 or to a charity of your choice.

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