1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2023 O'Connell Family Funeral Home 520 11th Street South Hudson WI, 54016
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2023 O'Connell Family Funeral Home 520 11th Street South Hudson WI, 54016
Ronald Ott, age 76, of Hudson, WI passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023. Ron was born to Willard and Marie (Krueger) Ott and grew up on their dairy farm (Ott Dairy) in North St. Paul, MN.
He graduated from North St. Paul High School and served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. In 1972, he married JoAnn Lentz and raised four children together. He worked for the St. Croix County Highway Department for 33 years.
He was also an active member of the American Legion and VFW. He was a hard worker and was always willing to help a neighbor or friend with projects and farm chores, usually sitting down to enjoy a cup of coffee after the work was done. He had the gift of gab and always had stories to tell.
He took great pride in his family and especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in their favorite sports and activities. He always loved starting up a backyard baseball game with the kids.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, JoAnn; children, Steve, Brian, Kevin (Hollie), and Jodi (Steve) Gustafson; grandchildren, Cole, Xavier, Anthony, Caleb, Carter, Cameron, Nolan, and Hannah; daughter-in-law, Nicole; sister, Dorothy; brother, John; cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marilyn Dittman; brother, Marvin.
A Celebration of life gathering will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson, WI, from 1-4pm, with military honors at 4pm. Memorials are preferred to the family.
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Ron was a great friend and at the Waxon farm to help and just be a great friend. Ron had to one of the kindest people I ever got to know. Great smile, great laugh and smart guy. Had great stories to tell. Ron WILL be missed by many. Prayers to the family and anyone who got to know Ron. I’ll miss you.
It was so nice getting to know ron and his family.rest in peace ron.
I had the pleasure working with Ron at the Highway Department. Dedicated employee. He would talk about the most two important parts of his life. First and for most his family. Second was his favorite Foods!
Ron was a great friend and at the Waxon farm to help and just be a great friend. Ron had to one of the kindest people I ever got to know. Great smile, great laugh and smart guy. Had great stories to tell. Ron WILL be missed by many. Prayers to the family and anyone who got to know Ron. I’ll miss you.
It was so nice getting to know ron and his family.rest in peace ron.
I had the pleasure working with Ron at the Highway Department. Dedicated employee. He would talk about the most two important parts of his life. First and for most his family. Second was his favorite Foods!