Eric D. Ottens

OTTENS, BYARD, BAKER, SEDIG

Posted By: Barb Kelley - Volunteer
Date: 3/22/2006 at 07:15:35

The Clinton Herald
Published: March 20, 2006 02:25 pm

Eric D. Ottens

Eric D. Ottens, 23, of Morrison, passed away Friday, March 17, 2006 in Dubuque, IA county as a result of an automobile accident.

The visitation will be held from 2:00-8:00pm on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton, IL. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, March 22 at 2:00pm at the Fulton Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Stanley Bomgarden, Pastor of the Fulton Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Fulton Township Cemetery, Fulton, IL.

Eric was born March 9th, 1983 in Clinton, IA. Son of Dennis M. and Susan K. (Byard) Ottens.

Eric was educated in the Fulton, IL grade and high schools graduating in 2001. He graduated from the University of Evansville in Evansville, IN with a BA degree in Management in 2005. He currently was working on his masters degree in health service administration at the University of Evansville.

During Eric’s high school basketball career he was honorable mention on McDonald’s All-American team. He averaged 20.1 points and 10.2 rebounds as a senior, and shot 53 percent overall and 44 percent from three-point range. He finished his career with 1,596 points and 938 rebounds. He was Chicago Sun-Times, Associated Press and IBCA first team Class A as a senior, Three Rivers Conference Player of the year three straight years and Area Player of the Year as a senior, IHSA state finalist in the three-point and dunk competition. He led Fulton High School to a three-year record of 75-14, also made academic all-conference team. He lettered in track, football and baseball in addition to four years of basketball. Eric averaged 6.0 points and 2.2 rebounds this season for the University of Evansville Purple Aces. He was redshirted in his freshman year of 2001-02, then played each of the next four seasons.

Survivors include his parents Dennis and Susan Ottens of Morrison, Il. One brother Matt Ottens at home. Two Aunts: Chris (Mrs. Greg) Baker of Clinton, IA, Cheryl (Mrs. Glen) Sedig of Sterling, IL. Five Uncles: Richard (Linda) Byard of Eldridge, IA, Tracy Byard of Princeton, IA, Donald (Glenda) Ottens of Chadwick, IL, Arlyn (Sue) Ottens of Morrison, IL, Alan (Chris) Ottens of Morrison, IL and many cousins.

He was prceded in death by his grandparents.

Casket Bearers include Drew Gore, Craig Phifer, Devan Welch, Mitch VanZuiden, Ryan Voss, and Andy Wilkin.

Memorials can be made to the Eric D. Ottens Memorial Scholarship Fund.

To send online condolences go to www.bosmarenkes.com.

Eric D. Ottens
Morrison, Illinois
March 9, 1983 - March 17, 2006