Catharine Rose Otto-Rieke

In Loving Memory of

Catharine "Kit" Otto-Rieke, devoted wife of the late Dr. Ross Rieke, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 at home in Rockledge, FL. Born on February 15, 1950, she was raised in Cincinnati; daughter of the late Bob and Jane Otto, sister of the late Bob, Larry and Mark Otto.

She is survived by her sisters, Barbara Crowe and Kris (Schmutte), her brother-in-law, Dan Schmutte and brother Jim Otto. She was a graduate of St. Ursula Academy (1968) and Edgecliff College (1972).

 A funeral Mass was held at St. John the Evangelist, Viera, FL, where she was a devout parishioner. Burial will be private at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH.

 A special thanks to the women of HOSPICE OF HEALTH FIRST – Kelly, Michele, Kim and Alysha, who were instrumental in giving Kit such tender loving care in her final days.

In lieu of flowers, Kit asked for donations to be made to:

St. John the Evangelist Church5655 Stadium Pkwy., Melbourne FL 32940

Hospice of Health First1131 W. New Haven Ave. #4055 W. Melbourne, FL 32904