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The man who served as Ellet's city council member for over 30 years has passed away.

City of Akron officials says they're lowering city flags at half staff in honor of Bob Otterman, who finished his 41 years of public servant as a state representative until retiring in 2011.

Mayor Dan Horrigan says that Otterman's "dedicated life of public service" is a model for all to follow.

Council member at large Jeff Fusco tells WAKR.net that all of Akron and beyond knew Otterman for his service to the community.

Otterman passed away Friday at the age of 84.

(City of Akron news release) Former Akron Councilman Robert J. Otterman passed away this afternoon. He was 84.

Mayor Dan Horrigan is requesting flags bearing the City of Akron Seal be lowered to half-staff immediately in memory of the longtime public servant. Otterman retired five years ago in 2011 after a 41-year career in public service. He served as a teacher, counselor, councilman and state representative.

"Bob's legacy will continue to live on in the lives of those he served, taught and motivated to enter politics and help their communities," said Mayor Horrigan.

"His dedicated life of public service is a model for all of us to follow. Bob will be missed," added the Mayor.

"I served with Bob on City Council for years. When I first joined Council, Bob was a Council-at-Large; member. He was a champion for the schools, youth, and active adults. He was there for everyone...Bob was a true servant and gave his all," added John Valle, Director of the Department of Neighborhood Assistance.

Council-at-Large member Jeff Fusco, shared his thoughts, "Bob helped the new people on Council learn the landscape. He showed us the importance of knowing the city, state and schools inside and out, it was amazing to me how much he knew. Bob epitomized what a councilman should be – working with his colleagues on council, working with the community and the administration to get things done. He was
beloved by the community."

It has been locally documented that Otterman ran for City Council Ward 6 seat in 1969 at the encouragement of students enrolled in his U.S. government class at Ellet High School. He won the seat and went on to serve the residents of Ellet for more than 30 years. Otterman served the 45th District of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2008 to 2011.

Richfield police and the BCI are investigating the death of woman whose body was found inside a Harold Drive home Friday afternoon.

NewsChannel 5 reports police crews responded after the woman's boyfriend heard a gunshot and called 911.

No word on what happened, but the medical examiner's office says it's labeled as a death investigation at this point.

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