Ott, Don (1924-2008)

OTT, SEGGERMAN, KUTTLER

Posted By: Mary Holub, volunteer (email)
Date: 7/25/2008 at 13:31:41

From: Le Mars Daily Sentinel, July 25, 2008

Don Ott, 84, of Le Mars, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 24, 2008, at the Plymouth Manor Care Center in Le Mars surrounded by his family.

Donald Peter Harm Ott was born Jan. 2, 1924, on a farm south of Remsen, the son of John and Anna (Seggerman) Ott. He was baptized on April 27, 1942, and confirmed April 10, 1938, at Christ Lutheran Church, Remsen. He attended country school in Henry Township and helped his father on the farm and always made himself available to help anyone in need.

Don entered the United States Army on April 5, 1945. Following basic training, Don was stationed in the Pacific area of Japan until his discharge on Dec. 7, 1946. Don was united in marriage to Victoria Kuttler on Jan. 22, 1947, at Christ Lutheran Church in Remsen. They farmed south of Remsen until 1959 when they moved to Le Mars due to health problems. Don went to work for Wells' Blue Bunny making cottage cheese. Don retired from Wells' Dairy in April 1981.

During his retirement, Don enjoyed helping his daughter and son-in-law on their farm near Craig. Don also enjoyed woodworking. In his woodshop he enjoyed making bird houses and other unique crafts. One of his joys in life was creating wooden toys for his grandchildren and later great-grandchildren. For many years Don and Vickie shared their faith by making wooden Christmas ornaments for Sunday School students and the elderly members of Grace Lutheran Church.

Don and Vickie enjoyed going on bus tours and meeting new friends. Don enjoyed visiting with family and his many friends. The couple enjoyed square dancing, playing cards, and working jigsaw puzzles.

Don was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church where he has served as an usher and held several offices. He was also a longtime member of the Heeren-McHale-Wilken American Legion Post #724 of Brunsville.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Vickie of Le Mars; two sons, Duane Ott and his wife Mary and David Ott and his wife Lavonne, of Le Mars; a daughter, Donna Schmidt and her husband Russell of Craig; 10 grandchildren: Michael (Becky) Ott, Sarah (Michael) Archer, Matthew (Stephanie) Ott, Julie Ott, Tammy (Rich) Sudtelgte, Justin (Alicia) Ott, Sheila (Shawn) Sypersma, Jon (Amy) Schmidt, Adam (Amy) Schmidt, and Andy (Kari) Schmidt; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Arnold and Colleen Ott of Remsen and Curtis and Doris Ott of Kingsley; two sisters-in-law, Hilda Mohning of Le Mars and Margaret and Merlin Mohning of Hotchkiss, Colo.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna (Seggerman) Ott; a brother-in-law, Arnold Mohning; mother and father-in-law, Jacob and Elise Kuttler.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars with the Rev. Larry Fett officiating. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Remsen City Cemetery with military honors provided by the Heeren-McHale-Wilken American Legion Post #724 of Brunsville. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. today (Friday) at the Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars with the family present to greet friends after 5 p.m. followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Michael Ott, Justin Ott, Matthew Ott, Jon Schmidt, Adam Schmidt and Andy Schmidt.

Memorials can be directed to Grace Lutheran Church, Hospice of Siouxland, or Le Mars Area Dialysis Center.