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Newspaper Page TextA5 THE ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 OBITUARIES Roger William Otto Edith M. Rich San Mateo, California Sept. 10, 1920 — Aug. 23, 2020 Kennewick, Washington Jan. 22, 1934 — Sept. 3, 2020 On Aug. 23, 2020, Roger William Otto High School, then studied business at Mult- died of heart failure in San Mateo, California, nomah College. He worked at First National just a few weeks short of his 100th birthday. Bank of Portland until he entered the U.S. Roger was born on Sept. 10, Coast Guard. 1920, in the Seaside, Oregon, home He married Barbara “Jean” of Mary Knoblock, a practical nurse Allen in 1941, and she was able to who took the maternity patients of accompany him to his post in Port Dr. Otto Hagmeier into her home Townsend, Washington. for childbirth and the usual two- After the war, he returned to week “lying in” that followed. banking in Portland. In 1957, he Roger’s parents, Dorothy and transferred to Transamerica Corp. Frederick Otto, and Roger’s grand- in San Francisco. He spent the parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Otto remainder of his career at Bay Area and Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. God- ﬁ nancial institutions, culminat- Roger Otto frey, were active in the civic and ing in 24 years at Bayview Federal business life of the community. Savings, where he served as assis- Roger and his younger sister and tant vice president and research brother, Janet and Kenneth, lived director. with their parents in a house on the He was active in community s outh Prom, near the Salt Cairn. affairs, including serving as the Their father made a swing set for president of the Mission Merchants them from some of the materials Association, as a scoutmaster and a from the old boardwalk that had volunteer in a variety of activities been removed when the concrete Prom was supporting youth. built. In 1984, his wife Jean died of cancer. He Each summer, the family moved to their retired the following year. In retirement he basement apartment so that they could rent took up karate, eventually earning his black out the upstairs to guests. Roger walked to belt and teaching classes to others. Seaside Elementary School, sometimes stop- In 1987, he married Bernice “Nece” Was- ping to greet “Old Mr. Gilbert” (Seaside busi- serman. They loved to travel, and took numer- nessman and former mayor Alexandre Gil- ous trips around the U.S. and abroad. Nece bert) as he worked in his yard. died of cancer in 2003. When Roger was older, he helped in B.W. Well into his 90s, Roger volunteered Otto’s grocery store and sold newspapers on weekly at the San Francisco Zoo. He was also the street in downtown Seaside. During the devoted to his Unitarian Universalists in the Depression, Roger’s father was let go from San Mateo community. his job as a clerk at Carter’s Grocery. Jobs in Roger is survived by his daughter, Linda Seaside were scarce, and, in 1932, the family (Otto) Keneﬁ ck, of Greenbrae, California; moved to the Portland area. his son, Steve Otto, of Danville, Washing- Roger continued to spend summers in Sea- ton; grandchildren, Forest Otto (Shaina), of side, visiting his grandparents. He returned to Ferndale, Washington, Caitlin Keneﬁ ck, of Seaside many times. In his 90s, he celebrated New York, New York, and Chris Keneﬁ ck, several Thanksgivings with extended family of St. Helena, California; and great-grand- at the Seaside condo of his niece. children Aiden and Alora Otto, of Ferndale, Roger graduated from Portland’s Grant Washington. Edith Marlene Rich, formerly of Astoria, providing a place of peace, rest and encourage- Oregon, passed away Sept. 3, 2020, in Kenne- ment for all who visited. During her years as wife and mother, she wick, Washington, joining her husband, Don, was very involved in various church on what would have been their 66th ministries, American Red Cross, and wedding anniversary. when her boys were young, served The daughter of Henry and Alta as a Cub Scouts den mother. She Abderhalden, Edith was born Jan. loved to serve, and loved the people 22, 1934, near Sheridan, Oregon. she served. Edith attended a one-room school Edith also had an incredible faith house for grades one through eight, in God, and positive outlook on life then went on to Willamina High that was never dampened, even in School. her declining years, suffering from Her college years were spent at the effects of Alzheimer’s. Linﬁ eld College and Western Bap- Edith Rich Due to Alzheimer’s, Edith moved tist Seminary getting her degree in to Richland, Washington, in 2016 to Christian education. On Sept. 3, 1954, she married Donald W. be near her daughter, but she always missed Rich. Edith faithfully ministered by Don’s side her church family and the beauty and green of in his role as both a civilian pastor and chaplain Astoria. Edith is preceded in death by her husband, in the U.S. Army, living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Burlington, Iowa, Port Orford, Oregon, Donald Rich; and her daughter-in-law, Lori Riddle, Oregon, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Rich. Edith is survived by her older brother, Frank Fort Ord, California, Portland, Oregon, Schwa- Abderhalden, and his wife, Jean, of St. Paul, bisch Gmund, Germany, and Astoria, Oregon. In 1976, Don and Edith became pastor and Oregon; her four children, Gregory Rich and wife of Astoria First Baptist Church. After his wife, Christy, Douglas Rich and his wife, Don’s untimely death in 1979, Edith contin- Laura, Pamela Watson and her husband, Steve, ued to be an active member of Astoria First and Tametha Efkamp and her husband, Bruce; Baptist until 2016. She also began working for 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. We, her family, will miss her love, gentle- the Astoria School District, the majority of her years spent as assistant to the librarian at Asto- ness, kindness and humor. Most of all, we will miss her quiet and unshakable faith. ria High School. Edith’s memorial service will be held Satur- She loved welcoming her community, friends and family into her home and garden, day at 2:30 p.m. at Astoria First Baptist Church. David Earl Palmberg Warrenton March 2, 1944 — Aug. 1, 2020 David Earl Palmberg died peacefully at Senior Tour. He was later inducted into the his home in Warrenton, Oregon, on Aug. Northwest Senior Tour Hall of Fame. 1, 2020. Dave will be remembered for his David enjoyed coaching many of his infectious smile and cheerful kids’ sports teams. He was an avid personality. sport ﬁ sherman and duck hunter, He was born in Scappoose, and supplied many gatherings and Oregon, to Herbert and Alma family reunions with his catch. He Palmberg. They made their home was a member of the Astoria Golf in Astoria, Oregon, where David & Country Club, where he served attended Lewis and Clark Central on the board of directors and was a School and Astoria High School. chairman one year for the Oregon As a high school student, David Coast Invitational golf tournament. excelled on the basketball court, While he greatly enjoyed his and was awarded the Gordon Scott co-workers and friends, his favor- David Palmberg Memorial Trophy. He also played ite times were spent at family gath- basketball at Oregon State Uni- erings and with his grandchildren, versity and Grays Harbor Jr. College, where Taylor, Ava and Teague Palmberg, of Asto- he was awarded the most valuable player ria, Oregon, and Tristen and Carson Palm- award. berg, of San Diego, California. On Aug. 4, 1968, he and Marian Bue David is also survived by his sister, Judith Soderberg were married. They had two sons, Palmberg Kujala (Norman), and their chil- Darren and Jason. dren, Mark (Alana) and children, and Paul David worked for Palmberg Construc- (Renee) and children, Andy and Marie, as tion Co., focusing on marine construction well as many cousins. and dredging, along with land development, A celebration of life shindig for Big Wave prior to becoming the owner and operator of Dave is being held at the Astoria Golf & Lower Columbia Bowl. Country Club on Sept. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. He initiated and made many improve- with an outdoor area. ments to the bowling alley. He also enjoyed As David would have wanted, memorial participating in bowling tournaments region- contributions may be made to the Astoria ally, nationally and was on the Northwest High School basketball program. SPORTS Merchants open fall season with wins The Astorian The North Coast Merchants’ softball pro- gram — the 14U champions of the summer season — picked up right where the team left off to start the fall season, with the 12U team taking second place in a tournament Aug. 29 and Aug. 30. The Merchants played eight games in two days, winning ﬁ ve and losing three. They outscored their opponents 61-12 in the ﬁ ve victories. On Aug. 29 , the Merchants bounced back from a 5-0 loss to the Wolfpack in the opener with a 12-1 win over the Vancouver Stealers. In their next game, North Coast pounded out 22 hits in a 14-3 victory over the Fish, as Makenzee Graff had another big game at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a double, triple and scored three times with three runs batted in. She had support from teammates Tressa McMullen (4-for-4 with a double), Natalie Pike (3-for-3, triple and four runs scored) and Aubrey Rusinovich (3-for-3). The Wolfpack blanked the Merchants 7-0 in the ﬁ nal game on Aug. 29 . North Coast won three of four games Aug. 30 . The Merchants won 14-2 over the Outlaws and 8-3 over the Riptide. The Merchants posted another blowout win against the Stealers, 13-3 (seven hits by seven different players, with another round-tripper by Aryana Adams), while the Seaside Riptide defeated North Coast 5-3 for the Merchants’ only loss of the day. Riptide pitchers Lydia Klumper and Carly Corder tossed a one-hit- ter, with 11 strikeouts and seven walks. Kenzie Starr had a home run and Corder had a double for the Riptide, who rallied from a 3-1 deﬁ cit with two runs in the fourth and two in the sixth. The Riptide are 3-1 for the fall, with wins over the Outlaws (15-1), Stealers (13-4) and the Merchants, with their only loss to the Merchants. CLATSOP POWER EQUIPMENT , INC. OBITUARY POLICY SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS The Astorian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include a small photo and, for veterans, a ﬂ ag symbol at no charge. The deadline for all obituaries is 9 a.m. the business day prior. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Death notices and upcoming services will be published at no charge. Notices must be submitted by 9 a.m. the day of publication. Obituaries and notices may be submitted online at DailyAstorian.com/forms/obits, by email at ewilson@dailyastorian.com, placed via the funeral home or in person at The Astorian ofﬁ ce, 949 Exchange St. in Astoria. For more information, call 503-325-3211, ext. 257. 34912 HWY 101 BUS • ASTORIA 503-325-0792 • 1-800-220-0792 SEVENDAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY REGIONAL FORECAST Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Seattle 74 50 Mostly sunny and warm 65 51 64 52 Not as warm 69 48 Partly sunny Variable clouds 65 52 67 50 68 48 Chance of a shower Chance of a shower Cloudy, rain possible Aberdeen Olympia 88/52 92/58 Wenatchee Tacoma Moses Lake 92/50 ALMANAC UNDER THE SKY TODAY'S TIDES Astoria through Tuesday Tonight’s Sky: Ursa Major is low above northern horizon before midnight. Astoria / Port Docks Temperatures High/low ................................ 84/62 Normal high/low .................. 69/51 Record high .................. 86 in 1940 Record low .................... 40 in 1988 Precipitation Tuesday ................................... 0.00” Month to date ........................ 0.00” Normal month to date ......... 0.48” Year to date .......................... 38.96” Normal year to date ........... 38.83” Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 Time 8:10 a.m. 6:56 p.m. 4.9 1:28 a.m. 6.8 1:04 p.m. 1.0 3.2 Cape Disappointment 7:35 a.m. 6:54 p.m. Source: Jim Todd, OMSI Hammond SUN AND MOON Sunrise today .................. 6:48 a.m. Sunset tonight ............... 7:36 p.m. Moonrise today ........... 12:00 a.m. Moonset today .............. 3:16 p.m. Last New First Full 7:55 a.m. 6:59 p.m. Warrenton 8:05 a.m. 6:51 p.m. Knappa 8:47 a.m. 7:33 p.m. Depoe Bay Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep 23 Oct 1 7:06 a.m. 6:03 p.m. 4.8 12:50 a.m. 1.1 6.5 12:22 p.m. 3.5 5.0 1:09 a.m. 0.9 6.8 12:43 p.m. 3.3 5.3 1:12 a.m. 1.1 7.2 12:48 p.m. 3.3 5.3 2:29 a.m. 7.1 2:05 p.m. 0.9 2.8 5.3 12:23 a.m. 1.4 7.0 11:48 a.m. 4.0 City Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Honolulu Houston Los Angeles Miami New York City Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC Today Hi/Lo/W Fri. Hi/Lo/W 86/73/t 79/62/sh 67/59/pc 77/66/t 55/40/s 88/77/pc 94/74/pc 90/67/s 89/79/sh 80/66/sh 94/72/s 76/60/pc 84/73/t 87/73/t 68/56/pc 69/62/pc 83/70/t 73/48/s 90/76/pc 95/74/pc 90/63/s 90/79/t 75/62/pc 101/77/s 76/58/pc 79/69/t Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow ﬂ urries, sn-snow, i-ice. 90/54 Hermiston The Dalles 91/52 Enterprise Pendleton 83/47 89/56 93/56 La Grande 86/46 95/51 NATIONAL CITIES High (ft.) Time Low (ft.) 86/49 Kennewick Walla Walla 87/60 Lewiston 91/52 94/52 Salem Pullman 89/53 Longview 74/50 Portland 96/57 86/56 Yakima 91/54 94/53 Astoria Spokane 88/61 Corvallis 92/48 Albany 94/50 John Day Eugene Bend 95/50 90/51 89/53 Ontario 84/46 Caldwell Burns 85/37 83/44 Medford 99/56 Klamath Falls 87/41 City Baker City Brookings Ilwaco Newberg Newport Today Hi/Lo/W 85/39/s 66/53/pc 74/52/s 96/50/s 67/49/pc Fri. Hi/Lo/W 87/40/s 64/52/pc 62/53/pc 89/50/s 62/48/pc City North Bend Roseburg Seaside Springﬁ eld Vancouver Today Hi/Lo/W 67/50/pc 95/53/s 79/51/s 96/50/s 95/55/s Fri. Hi/Lo/W 65/51/pc 93/53/s 69/49/pc 92/48/s 87/53/s