Richard "Rick" Lynn Otto

Richard “Rick” Lynn Otto, age 69, of Mankato passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024.

Memorial Service will be at 12, noon, on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior.

Rick was born on October 12, 1955, to Rolf and Ilah Otto in Mankato. He attended and graduated from Wilson High School, Mankato. Rick married Marie Simmonds in 1983, and together they had two children, Molly and Wesley.

Rick was a manager for Pizza Kato, before taking over as manager of Zantigos, which he eventually purchased with his wife in 1987 and renamed Zanz Mexican Restaurant.

Outside of his day to day at the restaurant, Rick enjoyed Mankato history, antiquing, collecting post cards and Elvis memorabilia, and most of all spending time with his family.

Rick is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marie; children, Molly and Wesley Otto; sisters-in-law, Ann (Mike) Wright, Christine (Brad Mutch) Simmonds, and Susan Simmonds, brother-in-law, Joseph (LaDonna Funderburke) Simmonds, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Rolf and Ilah Otto; brothers, Gary Otto, Doug Otto, and Brad Otto; in-laws, John and JoAnn Simmonds, and sister-in-law, Therese Simmonds.