Otis F. Kapps Jr., age 59, of Baker passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the VA Nursing Home in Miles City.
Otis was born on November 16, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Adele Durham. His mother passed away when Otis was 6 years old. After a few years Otis was raised by his foster parents Delores and Harold Wiseman. Otis moved with his new family to Baker where he attended school and graduated from Baker High School in 1975. Immediately following high school, Otis enlisted in the United States Navy where he served one tour before being honorably discharged. Following his discharged he returned to Montana where he attended Vocational School in Billings where he received a degree as a mechanic. On December 13, 1980 Otis married the love of his life Mary Wickstrom in Baker, Montana and to this union, three children were born: Mark, Michael, and Marcia. They raised their family in Baker where Otis worked as a mechanic. Later on a new addition was made to the family following the loss of his mother (Juliann) T.J. Gilmore came to live with Otis, Mary and their children and became part of their family.
Otis enjoyed doing mechanic work especially on old cars. He loved spending time with his family and friends and watching professional wrestling. Otis loved Subway and would travel 80 miles to get a subway sandwich once a week.
Otis is survived by his wife Mary Kapps of Baker, MT; three sons: Mark of Plevna, MT; Michael of Billings, MT; and T.J. (Gilmore) of Baker, MT; a daughter Marcia (Jason) Oberlander of Plevna, MT; four grandchildren: Trae, Kaeden, and Chaes Oberlander and Landon Kapps; and two sisters, Susan(Marty) Nelson and Brenda Boese. He was preceded in death by his mother and foster parents, Harold and Delores Wiseman.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, 2015 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Baker. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow on Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Miles City. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday April 24, 2015
Assembly of God Church
801 Colorado Ave.
Baker, Montana 59313
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday April 24, 2015
Assembly of God Church
801 Colorado Ave.
Baker, Montana 59313
Interment with Full Military Honors
2:30 p.m.
Friday April 24, 2015
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday April 24, 2015
Assembly of God Church
801 Colorado Ave.
Baker, Montana 59313
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday April 24, 2015
Assembly of God Church
801 Colorado Ave.
Baker, Montana 59313
Interment with Full Military Honors
2:30 p.m.
Friday April 24, 2015
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jim and Judy Hufford says
Mary and Family: So saddened to learn of Otis’s passing. If you need anything please let us know. We are always here for you.
Pam R says
So sorry for your loss. Otis was a good man my thoughts and prayers go with you.
Greg & Jennefer (Pratt) Wheeler says
Mary and family,
So sorry for your loss of Otis. He was one of the kindest people I have met. I truly enjoyed visiting with him when I seen him. Know he is now with my dad and having a few laughs and seeing his old friend.
Barb Stanhope says
I was saddened to hear that Otis passed away. I’m sure you all will miss him tremendously. I’m glad he’s out of all his pain now. Prayers for you and and your family.
Jim and Toni Reetz says
Mary and family-Our most sincere sympathy to you. May God bless you and give you strength.
Tena Olson says
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers & hugs to you.
Kay Carlson says
Dear Jason and Marcia and family,
My heart breaks for you. Know I’m keeping you close in my heart and in my prayers.
machelle vig says
Mary I am so sorry to hear about otis! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marylou Perkl Brewster says
Mary and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Otis. Lots of love and prayers for you all.
Love,
Marylou and family
Phyllis Knipp says
My deepest sympathy to everyone.
Mike and Connie Lohof says
Our thoughts and prayers for the families.
Maggie Hoke-White says
Sending the family prayers and our deepest sympathy
Tina Birrer says
Hey Aunt Mary, Marcia, Mike, Mark and TJ. I’m so sorry for the loss of Otis. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you guys!
Doug and Diane Ellingson says
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and Family!
Teresa Rieger says
Mary and Family,
So sorry to hear about Otis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lori Hall says
Mary and family, so sorry to here of Otis passing. Always enjoyed our visits, hugs and prayers to all of you. If you need anything let me know… Prayers for all of you…
Roxi Walker says
So very sorry for your loss. May all your good memories bring you comfort.
Charles and Debra Parker says
Our deepest sympathy. Otis was a good caring man. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family.
Kay Wiman says
Sending our deepest sympathy. Thinking of your family in the days ahead, may you find comfort in the memories you shared together. Kay and Todd
Sheila Bondell says
Mary and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. The last time I saw Otis he stopped by the Bowman clinic just to say hi. I thought that was really nice of him. He was a good guy. Sheila
Ken Tooke says
My sympathy to the family… esp Brenda and Susan.
Tom Barth says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Otis was a man I consider a friend and he will be missed. Praying for God’s blessing and peace for the family.
Karen Losing says
Mary, I’m so sorry for your loss of Otis. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie (Nies) Tallent says
So sorry to hear of Otis passing so soon. May God Bless his Wife, children , sisters and grandchildren. Otis was a classmate of mine in Ekalaka Grade school. Much later, I was so surprised to see him in Billings,MT as a fellow drilling Navy Reservist. Fair Winds and Following Seas Otis.