Lower Shore Del. Charles Otto, ‘Unceasingly Generous and Hilariousy Funny,’ Dies at 61

Lower Shore Del. Charles Otto, ‘unceasingly generous and hilariousy funny,’ dies at 61

Republican Del. Charles Otto represented the Lower Shore since taking office in 2011 and had just filed for reelection when he died this week. (File photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters)Colleagues from both sides of the aisle remembered Del. Charles Otto (R-Lower Shore) Friday for his kindness and humor, his knowledge on agricultural issues and his passionate advocacy for the Eastern Shore during his 14 years in the House of Delegates. It wa…

Del. Charles Otto, Eastern Shore Republican, dies

Maryland Del. Charles Otto, who represented the Eastern Shore in Annapolis for nearly 15 years, has died, officials announced Friday.

BREAKING: MD Delegate Charles Otto Dead at 61

MARYLAND – Maryland Delegate Charles Otto passed away on Friday at age 61. Otto had served as a Republican representing District 38A since 2011, which covered Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset counties. Otto was elected to the House of Delegates in 2010, succeeding Carolyn J. Elmore. Otto was born in Salisbury, Maryland, and graduated from Washington High School before attending the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He went on to graduate fr…