Otis and Bonnie met at the Spiritland Cafe in Plainfield, WI. Otis had served in the Navy during the Korean War. They were married on December 4, 1954. Otis received his teaching certificate from Steven’s Point, and the family moved to Fall River in 1963. Otis taught for 27 years at Fall River. Otis and Bonnie raised 5 children. Today, Otis and Bonnie are faithful members of Harmony Baptist Church in Beaver Dam.