Obituary of Chester J. "Chip" Ottinger

Chester "Chip" Ottinger, 69, of Newfield, passed away on September 29th at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. After spending several years operating a small paving business in Red Bank, NJ, Chip, an Industrial Engineering Graduate of Lehigh University, co-founded South State, Inc. with his father in 1971. Under Chip's leadership, South State, Inc. blossomed into one of the most prominent asphalt manufacturing and road construction companies in South Jersey and continues to thrive today as a family owned and operated business. Chip also provided considerable support to the New Jersey construction industry serving as a chairman of the New Jersey Asphalt Pavement Association from 1984-1986. In 1999, Chip, a resourceful man, converted an old sand quarry adjacent to one of South State's asphalt plants in Williamstown, NJ into the illustrious Scotland Run Golf Course. Scotland Run was subsequently named one of the Top 50 Public Courses in the country by the readers of Golf World in their Readers' Choice Awards in 2009 and 2010 along with being named a 4 ½ Star course by Golf Digest. Chip was a charitable man, who donated his time, money, and countless golf rounds to many worthwhile causes. Chip owned his own plane for several years and had a passion for aviation. In 2006 and 2007, Chip took part in numerous missions for Angel Flight NE whereby he served as a volunteer pilot donating his time, aircraft and expenses to provide free transportation to medical care for families in need. Chip most enjoyed flying his plane, vacationing, helping others, spending time at Scotland Run Golf Club, and sharing the company of his beloved family and friends. He leaves behind his wife of seven years, Sissy Ottinger; son and daughter-in-law Chip and Holly Ottinger; daughter and son-in-law Meredith and Brad Stadler; daughter and son-in-law Lori and Tim McDonald; grandchildren Jaxx, Jake, CJ and Chad Ottinger; Samantha, Madison, Nate, Luke and Chase Stadler; Kaitlyn and Connor McDonald; as well as his sister Eileen Ottinger. Chip was predeceased by his parents Chester H. and Nettie Ottinger. A visitation will be held on Saturday October 3rd from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Rone Funeral Service, 1110 Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. In lieu of flowers, the family respectful requests donations in memory of Chip be made payable to the American Heart Association and mailed to P.O. Box 68, Attn: Kelly Francis, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.