Margaret Knoll Otte

Naomi Margaret Knoll Shuey Otte (Margaret), of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the age of 106. Born on July 26, 1919, in a farmhouse near Millboro, Tripp County, South Dakota, she grew up helping on the family farms in South Dakota and later in Marshall County, Iowa. In 1940, she married Robert Kenneth Shuey, who passed away in 1946. In 1950, she married Clarence Fred Otte, with whom she raised three daughters. They moved to Rogers, Arkansas, in 1978, and Clarence passed away in 1995. She dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her family.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt and found joy in flower and vegetable gardening, birdwatching, reading, and family gatherings. While living in Marshalltown, Iowa, she was actively involved in Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Marshalltown Hospital Auxiliary, First Congregational Church and Women's Fellowship, American Legion Auxiliary, Spring Valley Social Club, Marshall County Izaak Walton League, the Republican Party, and party bridge. While living in Rogers, Arkansas, she was actively involved in Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and City Council, Beaver Shores Women's Club, Benton County Republican Committee, St. Mary's Rogers Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, was an associate member of First Presbyterian Church, active in the Elks Club, and an avid bridge player.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, William and Naomi Theckla Caspary Knoll; five brothers; two sisters; her husband, Robert Kenneth Shuey; and her husband, Clarence Fred Otte.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Nancy Otte Collins (Rogers, AR), Judith Otte Juhl (Roland, IA), and Mary Otte Naber (Tulsa, OK); six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one surviving sibling, Shirley Knoll Duggleby; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held in Marshalltown, Iowa, on Friday June 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, 1209 Iowa Avenue W, Marshalltown, Iowa, with burial following at Rose Hill Memorial Park.