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Otto John Taufen, 60

Otto passed away suddenly of a work-related accident on Sept. 22, 2017. He was born on June 30, 1957, in Walla Walla, Wash., to Margaret and Robert Taufen.

Otto will be remembered as a patriotic American and exceptional iron worker and welder belonging to Local Union 14. He was never too busy to help a friend in need. Otto loved puttering in his shop, restoring old trucks and cars, and spending time with his family and friends. He was instrumental in starting SCOPE in Elk, Wash. Otto and his father enjoyed being a part of various Rendezvous Days across the area. He will be dearly missed by family and neighbors far and wide.

Otto is survived by his wife, Brandey St. Claire; son Joseph R. Taufen; daughters Roberta “Robi” Taufen and Tawnia Embree; stepdaughters Chris Hughes and Mykala Bradley; grandchildren Desirae, Gage and Athena; step-grandchildren, Izabella, Scarlett, Charley and Karsun; mother Margaret Taufen; brother Walt Taufen; sisters Mary Birchem-Taufen, Elizabeth Shepard and Cathy Reisenauer; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, his two Brazilian Mastiff dogs, Yousah and Dozer; and Nez Perce Appaloosa, Image. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Taufen and father Robert Taufen.

A memorial service will be held in honor of Otto at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at Heritage Funeral Home, 508 N. Government Way, Spokane, Wash.