Otto Karl Georgi

Otto Karl Georgi, Jr., 80, of Lake Forest, IL, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024. Born on July 27, 1944, in Lookout Mountain, TN, and raised in Louisville, KY, Otto personified the characteristics of a traditional Southern gentleman. Affectionately known by his friends as OKG, he was an excellent listener who radiated warmth, generosity, hospitality, and understated wisdom with a healthy dose of subtle mischief. A graduate of the University of Louisville, it was Otto’s longstanding executive tenure with the Sears & Roebuck Corporation that brought him north of the Mason-Dixon line to Lake Forest, where he and his wife Gay made their home for nearly fifty years. A natural problem solver with an “I-can-fix-it” attitude, Otto loved his community and participated on various local boards. Otto’s diverse passions included golf, the NYT’s crossword puzzle, squash, croquet, and coaching and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s various sports teams. An unwavering Chicago Bears and Cubs fan, he was a devout supporter through thick and thin. His enthusiasm and charm shone brightest when hosting parties and loved nothing more than a Kentucky Derby party, which became a beloved tradition among friends and family. Above all, Otto was a man who loved his family and friends unconditionally. He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Gay Moulton Georgi, and their three children: Toby Georgi (Sarah), Kate Lauprete (Geoffrey), and Will Georgi (the late Tammi). He cherished his role as a grandfather and will be lovingly remembered by Paige Georgi, Mathilde, Otto, and Marcus Lauprete, and Liam and Jane Georgi. He is also survived by his sister, Edith Houlihan, and was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Georgi. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3 pm at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster Road, Lake Forest. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.chslf.org/Live-Stream-Holy-Spirit-TV. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions in Otto’s name may be made to support Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Cardiac Care: Northwestern Memorial Foundation at https://nmgive.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.event&eventID=619 Or Lake Forest Open Lands: https://lfola.org/ For more information – Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest, (847) 234-9649 or www.RTfunerals.com.

Otto Karl Georgi

July 27, 1944 - October 25, 2024