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Otto Thomas Noeding, 82, a resident of Taos, NM since 136, died December 27, 1998. He was born July 26, 1916 in Scales Mound, Illinois to the Reverend and Mrs. H.J. Noeding. Mr. Noeding attended public schools in the midwest and graduated from high school in Lansing, Iowa in 1934. He attended the University of Dubuque and received his BA and MA degrees from the University of New Mexico. Mr. Noeding first came to Taos in 1936 and taught school at Ojo Caliente, NM. He served in the United States Army in the European Theater during World War II. After the war he married Faye Seamer in Sidney, Iowa and returned to Taos where he taught in the public schools and served as principal of Canon school and Taos Elementary School. He retired from the public school system in 1971. Mr. Noeding started the Bent Gallery and Museum in 1959 and was active in the operation of the business until his death. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Kiwanis Club and the Retired Teachers Association. He was a past member of the Taos Chamber of Commerce Board, the T.A.A. Board, and Town of Taos Lodges Fax Advisory Board. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America for many years for which he received the Silver Beaver Award. He served the El Molino Ditch Association in many capacities. He was a past State President of the Elementary School's Principal's Association. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Rebecca Lovato of Taos, Esther Grosvenor of Colfax, IA and Louise Tenorio. He is survived by his wife, Faye of Taos; sons, Nicholas of Albuquerque and Thomas of Taos; daughter, Barbara Mott of Taos; grandsons, Nicholas Noeding, Jr., Henry Noeding of Albuquerque and Daniel Mott of Taos; and granddaughter, Sara Michelle Mott of Taos. He is also survived by his brother, John Noeding (Carolyn) of Tucson, AZ; sisters, Ruth Thomas (Russ) of Ft. Collins, CO, Mary Simmons of Scottsdale, AZ; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Taos on Sunday, January 3, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Taos Public Library, P.O. Box 2419, Taos, NM 87571 or the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Ave., Dubuque, Iowa 52001.
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