Nov. 6, 1922 – Jan. 16, 2008
Allen Wodtli, 85, of Sweet Home, died Jan. 16, 2008 in Albany.
He was born on Nov. 6, 1922 in Sweet Home to Wallace and Eunice (Alexander) Wodtli. He lived in Sweet Home his entire life and graduated from Sweet Home High School in 1941. He later married Ruth Strom.
Mr. Wodtli worked in the sawmill and logging industries his whole life. He was a contract logger and a farmer and owned and operated the Fern Ridge Lumber and Logging Company.
He is survived by his son, Norman Wodtli of Sweet Home; brothers, Ralph Wodtli of Bend and Wayne Wodtli of Burns; one granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in December of 1996; and three brothers Norman, Hal, and John Wodtli.
A graveside service was held Jan. 21 at Lewis Cemetery in Sweet Home.
Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements.