Ruth Marie Ott

Ruth Marie Ott, 80, of Rosendale, died Thursday, February 27, 2014, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on December 22, 1933, in Fairwater, Wisconsin, a daughter of John and Elsie Beilke       Frei.

On June 6, 1953, she married Gerald H. Ott at Zion Lutheran Church, Fairwater.

Ruth was a member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Rogersville.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald; six children:  Sue (John) Hounsell of North Fond du Lac, Cindy (Dennis) Pipping of Brandon, Lisa (Joe) Collien of Fond du Lac, Cheryl (Tim) Harmsen of Ohio, Tracy (Matt) Werch of Berlin, and Mike (Melissa) Ott of Fond du Lac; ten grandchildren; a brother, Bob Frei; and two sisters:  Phyllis Butros and Grace Hazelwood.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Tammy Sue Ott; and a brother, Fritz Frei.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, N5680 Towne Road, Rogersville, with Rev. Kimberly Stowell officiating.   A private burial will be in Rosendale Cemetery.

The visitation will be from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac, and Sunday at church from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Memorials may be directed to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church.

Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.machfuneralchapel.com.