Background
Key, Otta Bischof was born on May 19, 1907 in Englewood, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Herbert and Lulu Bonita (Kitterman) Bischof.
Key, Otta Bischof was born on May 19, 1907 in Englewood, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Herbert and Lulu Bonita (Kitterman) Bischof.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Kansas University, 1933. Master of Arts, Central Michigan University, 1967.
Teacher, Luray, Kansas, 1923;
elementary teacher, Luray, 1924-1926;
teacher junior high school, Russell, Kansas, 1926-1929;
teacher art, Memorial H.S., Lawrence, Kansas, 1934-1938;
instructor art education, Maryville (Missouri) U., 1937-1938;
instructor art education, Saginaw (Michigan) Valley College, 1957-1970;
educational assistant, Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, Michigan, 1958-1973;
educational assistant religion department, Millikin U., Decatur, Illinois, 1976-1984. Student adviser Memorial H.S., Lawrence, 1934-1938, director art exhibits, 1934-1938. Teacher synod schools Presbyterian Church, 1955-1958.
Member education City Church Council, Decatur, Illinois, 1978-1984.
Cooperator Decatur Church council, 1976-1984, Church Women United, Decautur, 1974-1993. Supporter American United, Washington, 1970-1997, Presbyterian Church, 1973-1993. Member Association of Presbyterian Church Educators, Association of Great Lakes Church Educators.
Married Elra Richard Key, August 21, 1938 (deceased June 1993). Children: Paul, Kathryn.