Anna Maria Otersen, 88, of Jersey City, formerly of Langerringen, Germany, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. After marrying Frank, Ann came to the United States in 1953. She was a homemaker and longtime parishioner of St. Anne’s Church. Ann was a doting mother and grandmother whose greatest joy came from spending time with her family.
She is predeceased in life by her husband, Frank; her parents, Xaver and Anna Rupprecht; and her sister, Eva Pecher. She is survived by her caring daughters, Susan, Bonnie (Brett), Barbara (John), and Janet (Steven); her loving grandchildren, Christopher, Brittany (Divino), Kyle (Joseph), Jack, Madison and Spencer; her brother, Xaver Rupprecht (Kathi); and by her many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Cremation is private. A memorial mass will be offered in the future. In lieu of flowers, in honor of Ann’s memory, charitable donations may be made to St. Anne’s Church, 3445 Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City NJ or the HealthWell Foundation at healthwellfoundation.org.