Otterbein, Greg

Lima: Passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon with his wife Etta, daughter Rita, and son-in-law Gary by his side.

His life was filled with building things, starting with G&D Collision, a business he began as a teenager and ran for 32 years. In retirement, he owned Crossroads Country Mall, an antique shop in Lima. He loved to remodel houses, build barns, restore Volkswagens, go fishing, boating and golfing with his many wonderful friends. He worked hard his whole life and probably told many of you, on multiple occasions “Get to work!” Those words pushed us and inspired us and made us strong. He made us creators and builders of things, that we owe to him. We will be forever grateful. If he were here he would be saying, “Get up and get going, we’ve got things to do.” and we’re sure he is busy doing them now.

Family and friends are invited to call Monday 4-7 PM at the O’Connell-Dougherty Funeral Home, 2041 Lake Ave., Lima. Tuesday at 10 AM his Graveside Service will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lima. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Livingston County Hospice, 11 Murray Hill Dr., Mt. Morris, NY 14510.