Katherine H Otolski, 83, passed away Wednesday March 1, 2016 at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was employed at Wendy's where she had worked for 17 years. She enjoyed gardening and spending times with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She believed everyone was special and loved everyone unconditionally. She has never known a stranger. She would help any one that was in need. She was a true example of paying it forward. Her legacy will live on in not only her family but everyone that knew her.

Surviving are her daughters; Judy (Joesph) Pieper, Anne (Ken) Batt, Janice (Dave) Capatina, and Sherri ( Dan ) Wasson all of Fort Wayne. A Son Michael (Tracey ) Otolski of Yreka California. Grandchildren; Stacie (Ryan) Sauders, Sarah (Phil) Sponseller, Jason (Kasey) Pieper.

BJ (Tiffany) Batt, Erin (Adam) Anspach, Spencer ( Christen ) Batt, Brittany (Matt) Wasson. Crystal ( Verlin) Ramsey, Michelle Wasson, Danielle Wasson, Stephanie Capatina, Samantha Capatina, Randy Capatina Kristi Capatina, Shannon Capatina, Leasa (Chris) Davis, Sean (Jodi) Otolski, Codie Truex. 15 great-grandchildren with three more on the way. Brothers Ralph (Dianne) Sharpe of Niles Michigan, Fred ( Theresa) Sharp, Pat (Nancy) Sharpe of Florida. Special friend Clem Otolski of Yreka, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Null, Mabel Sharpe, Son, Mark Otolski, Brothers, Robert Null, Nelson Sharpe, Shelly Sharpe, and one sister Harriet Null.

Funeral service is 1 pm Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne. Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Friday, March 4, 2016, at the funeral home.

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