Otto Young (December 20, 1844 – November 30, 1906) was a German American merchant and real estate mogul from Elberfeld, Prussia.

After his father died in his youth, Young struggled to earn enough money to follow his mother to the United States.

He maintained several interests in real estate, including the Heyworth Building, and served on the board of trustees of the First National Bank of Chicago.

Young's estate in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is today recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.

Although Young was instructed to follow her when he had the means, he instead moved to London, England, living on Threadneedle Street.

[2] While working a temporary job on a dock, Young decided to follow his mother to the United States.

[3] They had four daughters and a son that died young, including:[5] He was a member of the Union League Club of Chicago.

[4] Young died on November 30, 1906, at his Lake Geneva estate and was buried in Chicago's Oak Woods Cemetery.

[1] He was thought to be worth about $20 million at the time of his death; $460,000 was donated to charity in his will, mainly to the Home for Incurables.