Jon Doane Ottersbach

Jon grew up on a farm in Ceres, and by age 10, he took over the responsibilities of his father, growing grapes. He graduated from Ceres High School, then pursued a life-long love of growing almonds. Jon enjoyed traveling with his wife, having a few beers with his friends, attending car shows and jokingly reminiscing about his imaginary old girlfriends.

Jon is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Geri Ottersbach; his daughters, Rebecca Ottersbach (Carla) and Tracy Jones (Greg); his son, Peter Ottersbach (Michelle); his stepdaughters, Kelley Jacobson and Sherri Jacobson; his sister, Joan Schneider; and his brother, Joel Ottersbach (Michele). He is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lenor Ottersbach along with his infant nephew, Paul B. Ottersbach.