Mr. John W. "Jack" Ottinger, 69, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at his home in Frederick, surrounded by his loving wife, Linda Bromfield and his children. Born February 20, 1945 in Pottstown, PA, he was a son of the late Wilmer and Dorothy Ottinger. Jack graduated from the University of Delaware in 1968, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. He served in the United States Army as a Captain in the Transportation Corps during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1971. He later received his Master's Degree from Frostburg University and became a Certified Public Accountant in 1973. Early in his career, Jack worked in public accounting, before joining Frederick Electronics and later Airflow Company as CFO/Treasurer at both companies. In 1985, Jack joined his wife, Linda, at Travel Consultants, Inc. (later Carlson Wagonlit Travel), which grew to four offices throughout Maryland. In 1996, the husband and wife team sold the travel agency, and Jack embarked on a successful real estate career, which he continued through the remainder of his life. Jack was at his happiest spending time with his family; whether visiting the Kennedy Center for a show with his wife, watching his granddaughters' ballet recitals or simply doling out advice during a family dinner. Jack, along with his wife Linda, was an avid traveler. A sportsman who was always ready for a challenge, Jack enjoyed golf and participating in the YMCA racquetball league. Jack is survived by his wife of 35 years, Linda Bromfield, three children, Suzanne, Gwendolyn and Joseph Ottinger, his four beautiful granddaughters, Sabrina and Claire Coffey, and Cyra and Pearla Ottinger-McKain and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was also the loving husband of his first wife, Marilynn Ruth Ottinger, who passed in 1979. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, December 18 at the Frederick Presbyterian Church, 115 West Second Street, Frederick, MD 21701, with the Rev. Dr. Eric T. Myers, officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to (i) Oncology Care Consultants, 501 W 7th St., Frederick, MD 21701 (ii) Hospice Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave., Frederick, MD, 21702 or (iii) Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) Greater DC, PO Box 341590, Bethesda, MD 20827. The Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, Frederick is in charge of arrangements and Jack's online memorial is available at keeneybasford.com.
