Anita D. Otremba

Anita D. Otremba, 78-year-old resident of Bowlus died on Friday, February 25 surrounded by her loving family at home. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 2 at 1:00 P.M at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the hour of the service. A light lunch will be served at Emblom Brenny following the burial.


Anita was born on September 11, 1943 to Edward and Glendora (Maha) Green in Springfield, MN. She graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1961, and on March 26, 1965 Anita married Joseph Otremba.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Jill Marie (Jeffrey) Schyma of Foley, Heidi Rice of Bowlus, Holly (Jesse) Knapp of North Port, FL; grandchildren, McKenzie Jo (J'Cee) Butler of St. Cloud, Mariah Katherine (Kris) Klein of Princeton, Jacob Rice and Aryka Rice both of Bowlus; sisters, Frances Altermatt, Phyllis Haugen, Darlene (Jim) Erhlichman, Laurie Evans, Bev (Bob) Bolduc, Rosie (Steve) O'Brien, Glenette Green; brothers, David (Doreen) Green, Edward Green Jr.; sister-in-law, Ruth Green; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Anita was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, November 22, 2008. Along with her parents Edward and Glendora Green; brothers, Douglas, Dennis and Charles Green; brothers-in-law, Harris Haugen, Harry Altermatt, Randy Evans and sister-in-law, Eunice Green.

In leu of flowers, Anita's request was to please donate to the Parkinson's Foundation or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Anita. 320-632-4393