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Woman who died at WWU rec center pool was retired biology department chair

Joann Otto was a 'transformational leader' when she took reins of department

Joann Otto, 74, died at the Western Washington University Wade King Student Recreation Center Friday, March 22. (Photo courtesy of Western Washington University)
By Annie Todd Criminal Justice/Enterprise Reporter
A woman who died Friday, March 22 at the Western Washington University Wade King Student Recreation
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