Terrence (Terry) Ott

It is with sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Terrence (Terry) Ott on Thursday July 18, 2019 in Marquette, Michigan.

Terry was born in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Barbara Ott.  Following graduation from high school, he attended Lake Superior State College, obtaining a Bachelors’ degree in Biology.  He worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Ludington, Michigan and ended his career in La Crosse, Wisconsin on June 1, 2015 after 33 years of dedicated service.

Terry will be dearly missed by his wife, Linda, of 31 years, beloved daughters Sarah and Katelyn; mother, Barbara, Saginaw, MI; brother Patrick (Rebecca) Ott, Lake Worth, Florida; sister Lori (Raymond Sr.) DeWitt, Michigan; sister-in-law Janet Post-Bell (Jack); nieces Chelsea (Aaron) Salas and Sydney Foster; nephews Benjamin Ott and Raymond Foster Jr., as well as countless other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Ott, and his best friend, Basil, the Yorkie.

Terry enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting.  As retirement drew near, he took up golf and thoroughly enjoyed golfing with numerous relatives and friends.  Retirement life began in 2015 and Terry and Linda enjoyed traveling, by car or plane, visiting friends and relatives.  They both enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the United States while making new memories, but leaving behind many unfulfilled vacation adventures.

He loved being a father to his girls.  He guided each one to become independent and successful all the while letting them know how much they were loved.  Terry was always on the end of the phone or popping around at a moment’s notice to assist with any project great or small, and offer advice even when not asked.

Family was important to Terry and he was blessed with caring parents as well as his siblings who provided laughter, love, and support.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday July 26th, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1031 Main Street, Onalaska, Wisconsin, with Monsignor Steven Kachel officiating.   Visitation will be Thursday July 25th from 5-8 p.m. at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home, 907 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska. Visitation will continue on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Honoring Terry’s wishes cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Mayo Clinic Health System-Cancer Center, 700 West Avenue, La Crosse, Wisconsin.