Succeeded by Mark Matthesian Spouse(s) Kathy Website billotto.org | Political party Democrat Children six Party Democratic Party | |
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Born January 1, 1956 (age 61)
St. Louis, Missouri ( 1956-01-01 ) Occupation Air Traffic Controller (retired) Residence Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States Profiles | ||
Bill Otto is a former Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 70. He is a Navy veteran and retired air traffic controller. Otto did not seek re-election in 2016 and was succeeded by Republican Mark Matthesian.
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Prior to his election to the Missouri House, Otto served in the United States Navy, served on the Bridgeton City Council (1989-1995) and worked as an air traffic controller for 31 years.
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Bill was born on New Year’s Day in 1956. At age 15 his mother died, and he was sent to a boys home. Bill was provided food and shelter until he was 17, when state law forced him to leave.
Bill went on to earn his GED, attend college and join the United States Navy. In 1983, after serving 7 years, he received an honorable discharge from the United States Navy.
After his service in the U.S. Navy, Bill worked as an air traffic controller. He is a founding member of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association and served as a leader in the St. Louis area and later as President at the National level. Rep. Otto retired after 31 years as an air traffic controller.
He and his wife Kathy have been married for over 20 years and raised two sons and three daughters in Bridgeton, MO.