Raymond Ott

Raymond Charles Ott, 84, of Baroda, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Mr. Ott was born April 12, 1923 in Baroda the son of the late Frederick and Edith (Gast) Ott. On November 3, 1945 he married the former Alvina Brueck and she preceded him in death on November 29, 1992. Ray retired from the Berrien County Road Commission in 1985. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Baroda. He was an avid gardener and loved rooting for the Detroit Tigers.

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Facts Born: April 12, 1923
Place of Birth: Baroda, Michigan
Death: March 26, 2008
Place of Death: St. Joseph, Michigan
Survivors three children – Claudia (David) Stover of Holland, Michigan, Allen (Sandra) Ott of Benton Harbor, and Steven (Julie) Ott of Flushing, Michigan; five grandchildren; two great grandsons; five sisters – Adeline Hasse of Glendora, Mabel Schmaltz, Lorraine Reifschneider, Shirley (Larry) Eber, and Donna Mach all of Baroda; two brothers – Herbert (Patricia) Ott and Leslie (Connie) Ott all of Bridgman; special friend and caretaker, Pattie Neal; and many friends and neighbors. Preceded in Death By two brothers – Norman Ott and Ervin Ott Services Visitation

Friday March 28, 2008 , 5-7 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Funeral Service

Saturday March 29, 2008 , 10 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church

Commital Service

Saturday March 29, 2008 at Ruggles Cemetery