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Clayton Edward Ottmers 1923 - 1984

Clayton Edward Ottmers of San Antonio, Bexar County, TX was born on May 23, 1923 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County. Clayton was baptized on July 8, 1923 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stonewall. Clayton Ottmers died at age 61 years old on July 19, 1984 in San Antonio, Bexar County, TX, and was buried at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery Section 1 Site 3010 Harry Wurzbach Road, in San Antonio.

Clayton Edward Ottmers

San Antonio, Bexar County, TX 78213

May 23, 1923

Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas, 78624, United States

July 19, 1984

San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States

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Introduction

Clayton Edward Ottmers was born on May 23, 1923 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie, Texas to parents Arthur Leopold Ottmers (1898-1970) and Cora Ann Olga Ellebracht (1900-1938). He had siblings Vernell Erna (1928-1977), Rosalie Cora (1930-1934), and William A Ottmers (1938-1938). He attended and was a 1941 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, Texas, USA. At the age of 19, he registered for the draft on June 30, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas. At the time of registration, he was employed by P.B. Thomson and resided in San Antonio, Texas. On December 8, 1942, Clayton enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was assigned the rank of Corporal (CPL). He served during World War II and was discharged from the military on January 22, 1946, after serving in the Marine Corps for over three years. He was married a few times in his life. He married Ida Erline Morrow (1923–1965) on November 13, 1948. They were married until her passing on September 28, 1965. Clayton then married Marie Mumme on July 2, 1966 in Bexar County, Texas and married Virginia E. Cooper on November 19, 1977 in Bexar County and they later separated on July 6, 1984.
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1923

Birthday

May 23, 1923

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Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas 78624, United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

His father Arthur was born in Fredericksburg, Gillespie, Texas on November 15, 1898 and his mother Cora was born in Stonewall, Gillespie, Texas on September 20, 1900.
Nationality & Locations

Clayton was born, raised, and lived all of his life in the state of Texas. He was born and raised in Fredericksburg, Gillespie, Texas. In the 1940's he moved to San Antonio, Bexar, Texas before joining the military. In the 1960's he moved to San Antonio, Bexar, Texas and he passed away there in 1984.
Early Life & Education

Clayton attended and was a 1941 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, Texas, USA. See Clayton Ottmers- 1941 HS Senior .
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1923

Baptism

July 8, 1923
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Trinity Lutheran Church in Stonewall, Gillespie County, Texas United States
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Religious Beliefs

He was baptized in the Lutheran faith.
Military Service

Clayton Edward Ottmers, a white male, was born on May 23, 1923, in Fredericksburg, Texas, USA. At the age of 19, he registered for the draft on June 30, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas. At the time of registration, he was employed by P.B. Thomson and resided in San Antonio, Texas. He was 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighed 170 pounds, had a light complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes. His next of kin was listed as P.B. Thomson, presumably his employer. On December 8, 1942, Clayton enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was assigned the rank of Corporal (CPL). He served during World War II and was discharged from the military on January 22, 1946, after serving in the Marine Corps for over three years.
Personal Life & Family

Throughout his life, he entered into multiple marriages. On November 13, 1948, he exchanged vows with Ida Erline Morrow (1923–1965) and remained married to her until her passing on September 28, 1965. Clayton later tied the knot with Marie Mumme on July 2, 1966, in Bexar County, Texas. He then went on to marry Virginia E. Cooper on November 19, 1977, in Bexar County. However, they eventually separated on July 6, 1984.
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1984

Death

July 19, 1984

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San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas United States
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Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery Section 1 Site 3010 Harry Wurzbach Road, in San Antonio, Tx 78209
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Clayton Edward Ottmers lived 10 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 61.

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Clayton Ottmers- 1941 HS Senior

1941 Thomas Jefferson High School Senior Yearbook photo of Clayton. Next to his photo it reads, "ambition- salesman".

Date & Place: 1941 at Thomas Jefferson High School 723 Donaldson Avenue, in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas 78201, United States

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