Otto Gmuender
May 27, 1930 ~ August 31, 2017
Otto Gmuender, 87, of Indianapolis and formerly of Sag Harbor, New York, passed away August 31, 2017 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. Otto was born May 27, 1930 in Bad Wurzach, Germany to the late Jakob and Anna (Petretti) Gmuender. On November 13, 1954, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth M. Bernhardt.
Otto proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War serving in the American Occupational Forces in Germany from 1954 until 1956. Otto and Elizabeth owned and operated Otto’s Nord See Delikatessen in South Hampton, New York for 28 years. After retiring, they enjoyed spending time together in Florida.
Along with his parents, Otto is also preceded in death by his brother, Erik Gmuender; his sister, Elsa Gaile; and his granddaughter, Rosa.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth M. Gmuender; his five daughters, Elizabeth “Lisa” Ellen Verone and her husband John of Batavia, Illinois, Doris Ann Jones and her husband, Steven of South Hampton, New York, Carol A. Summey and her husband, Gary of Indianapolis, Indiana, Jean Marie Panchame and her husband, Gus of Clifton, New Jersey, and Hedy Marie Micallef and her husband, Keith of Sag Harbor, New York; 10 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Gus, Rachel, Nick, Joanna, Alec, Erika, Gary II, Max, and Caroline; and 5 great grandchildren, Eden, Emmett, Oliver, Ellen, and Theo.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Otto Gmuender from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church in Greenwood, Indiana with Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Burial will take place at St. Andrew Cemetery in Sag Harbor, New York. Local arrangements are entrusted to the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Please visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences with the family.
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I miss you Dad,
Hedy
We also miss you uncle Otto, always in our hearts. Hope will meet again sometime in Heaven
My condolences to you and your family, So sorry for your loss. xoxo
Dear Jean and family. Words cannot describe the feeling of losing a parent. But take comfort in knowing that your friends and family share in your pain and loss. Remember always the great times of his life. Those memories will never leave you. With love and sympathy to all of you, Doreen ߒœ
Dear Lisbet & Girls,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, dear Otto!
Your Vogts from Mögglingen
Doris&Joanna, I am so sorry for your loss..Warm Hugs
We are thinking of you and send our deepest sympathy.
Martha and Bob Asaph
Dear Jean and family, So sorry to hear for your loss! It is heartbreaking to lose a parent. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May your father rest in peace!
Ermira, Tom, Mariela, Andi and Dennis.
We are so sorry to hear about this aunt Jean Gmuender-Panchame. Please know that Liz, Andrew & I are thinking about you and praying for comfort for you and your family.