Samuel Albert Otlin

Sam touched the lives of many with his kindness, generosity, optimism, and sense of humor. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of almost 62 years, Sheila “Bunny” Otlin. Sam was an extremely loving and dedicated father and father-in-law to Debbie (Mike) Kortick, Suzanne (Neil) Lebowitz, and Heather (Jed) Sutton. He adored his grandchildren immensely- Jake (Anna) Kortick, Justin Kortick, Benjamin (Nikole) Lebowitz, Claudia Sutton, Max Sutton.

He was a loving brother to Norman (Jo-Ann) Otlin and Allen Cohen, as well as a proud uncle to his nephews, Joshua (Rachel) Otlin and Mike (Danielle) Otlin.

Sam attended Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C., University of Maryland, College Park, and served in the Air National Guard.

Sam led a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to family, country, and community. He volunteered for the dedications of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D. C. and the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Sam also volunteered with the Honor Flight Network for America’s Veterans, the USO, Habitat For Humanity, and mentored students in math at the local elementary school. He was a loyal Federal Government employee for the Securities and Exchange Commission for 30 years. In addition, Sam umpired for 15 years with multiple softball leagues. Being the talented painter who he was, post-retirement, Sam pursued his long-time passion for painting and began working for a professional painting company.

As he was growing up, Sam enjoyed playing baseball and basketball and as an adult, he loved playing tennis and pickleball. Sam was an avid sports fan who supported many Washington, D.C. teams including the Senators, the Nationals, and the Commanders. He especially relished the World Series Championship of the Washington Nationals in 2019. For two summers, Sam and Sheila enjoyed their time working games with the Durham Bulls.

Sam’s family and friends will forever cherish the memories of his warmth, wisdom, humor, love, and heart of gold. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.