Charles T. Ottow, 82, a Marshall county resident all his life, passed away at 7:24 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Hospice House of South Bend..
Charles was born in Knox, Indiana on December 8, 1930 to Max Albert Carl and Anna Maude (Hapner) Ottow. He attended Ober Elementary School until the 8th grade.
On June 9, 1951, Charles married Velma Rose Samuels in Donaldson, Indiana.
Charles was enlisted into the U.S. Army on October 6, 1953 and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on October 3, 1955.
He was an operating engineer for 50 years of road work and building trade and a member of the Local 150. He also was a truck driver for Coke-a-Cola for eleven and a half years. He was a member of the Eagle Creek Church.
Charles is survived by three children: Ronald (Heidi) Ottow of Knox, Virginia (Barry) Beaman of Georgia, and Michael (Lisa) Ottow of Plymouth; a son-in-law, Vince Sallee of Knox, 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma, his parents, two daughters: Barbara Ottow and Katherine Sallee; brothers: Max and Cecil, and sisters: Elnora and Berthana.
Visitation will be from 4 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Rd., Plymouth.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors provided by members of the Plymouth American Legion Post 26, Veterans of Foreign Wars-Marshall County Post 1162 and the D.A.V. will be in New Oakhill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Center for Hospice Care 112 S. Center St. Plymouth, IN 46563.
Janet Murray Johnson says
Ronnie, Mike, Virginia,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Charlie. You are all in the thoughts and prayers.
Love
Janet
Kay Murray Bauer says
Uncle Charlie and Aunt Velma were so special to me. They were a lifeline when I needed one most. I will never forget them and they have a reserved space in my heart. Virginia, Mike and Ronnie, you and your parents … As well as Kathy … Are in my prayers. I am sad, but know how much their being together again is joyous, too.
Ed and Teri Barcus says
Mike and Family..
Sorry to hear of your father\’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alvin Samuels says
Ronnie, Virginia and Mike,
You are in our thought and prays during this sad time. We will miss both your parents so much and have been missing their visits to us . We loved them and thought they were just wonderful, always so caring and fun to be with. Only God can fill the void with His peace and love.
Again we are thinking and praying for each of you.
Alvin and Leola
DJ and Rhonda Frost says
We are so saddended to hear the news of Chuck\’s passing. He was such a soft-spoken and kind hearted man. We will keep your family in our prayers during this difficult time of loss.
JIM & SALLY SCOBEY says
SORRY TO HEAR OF PASSING OF CHARLIE. WE ARE SURE ALL WILL MISS HIM. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
Sharon McGuire says
Charlie
You have touch my life in such positive ways. Your kindness to my parents (William and Nell McGuire) and friendship that lasted till death did you part,your love for your wife and children,that smile and those funny ways, your pride and honor for your country, and the genuine gift of life that you left where ever you were…will greatly be missed. My thoughts are with your children and grandchildren…and I will miss you my friend. I love ya Charlie. Sharon McGuire, Rome, Georgia
Melody McGuire Witt says
I am so very sorry for the hurt and pain you (the family) are going through. I know its ruff especially when both your parents are gone…but life goes on..Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all…You were blessed with wonderful parents and i am blessed to have known and love them both..I hope someday in the future we can all get together, because i truly love you all..If you need to talk or cry or laugh feel free to call me at any time..
judy wallace says
Sorry to hear of your lost one our love and prayers are with you all Love John &Judy Wallace & Family
Monica Monk says
Mom, Uncle Mike, Uncle Ron
Please forgive us for not being able to attend. I\’m very glad that Grandpa had you all around him through the struggles. He will be missed terribly.
Monk Family
Michael Watson says
Mike and Family,
Mike,I am so sorry to hear about your Dad`s passing! It never fails that i hear about someone passing away after its to late to pay my respects. You never told me that your dad was an Operating Engineer like myself. What really troubles me, is that, i would see your dad at union meetings all the time, but never knew he was your dad! Wendy and I keep you in our hearts with prayers for strengh during your time of loss!
Wendy & Michael Watson
Carolyn Brady says
My heart goes to Charlie\’s family. We are so blessed to have known him and Velma. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, The Brady Family.
Bryan Byers says
Mike and Family:
I am sorry to hear of your father\’s passing. My sincere condolences.
Bryan Byers
Janet Murray Johnson says
Ronnie, Mike, Virginia,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Charlie. You are all in the thoughts and prayers.
Love
Janet
Kay Murray Bauer says
Uncle Charlie and Aunt Velma were so special to me. They were a lifeline when I needed one most. I will never forget them and they have a reserved space in my heart. Virginia, Mike and Ronnie, you and your parents … As well as Kathy … Are in my prayers. I am sad, but know how much their being together again is joyous, too.
Ed and Teri Barcus says
Mike and Family..
Sorry to hear of your father\’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alvin Samuels says
Ronnie, Virginia and Mike,
You are in our thought and prays during this sad time. We will miss both your parents so much and have been missing their visits to us . We loved them and thought they were just wonderful, always so caring and fun to be with. Only God can fill the void with His peace and love.
Again we are thinking and praying for each of you.
Alvin and Leola
DJ and Rhonda Frost says
We are so saddended to hear the news of Chuck\’s passing. He was such a soft-spoken and kind hearted man. We will keep your family in our prayers during this difficult time of loss.
JIM & SALLY SCOBEY says
SORRY TO HEAR OF PASSING OF CHARLIE. WE ARE SURE ALL WILL MISS HIM. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
Sharon McGuire says
Charlie
You have touch my life in such positive ways. Your kindness to my parents (William and Nell McGuire) and friendship that lasted till death did you part,your love for your wife and children,that smile and those funny ways, your pride and honor for your country, and the genuine gift of life that you left where ever you were…will greatly be missed. My thoughts are with your children and grandchildren…and I will miss you my friend. I love ya Charlie. Sharon McGuire, Rome, Georgia
Melody McGuire Witt says
I am so very sorry for the hurt and pain you (the family) are going through. I know its ruff especially when both your parents are gone…but life goes on..Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all…You were blessed with wonderful parents and i am blessed to have known and love them both..I hope someday in the future we can all get together, because i truly love you all..If you need to talk or cry or laugh feel free to call me at any time..
judy wallace says
Sorry to hear of your lost one our love and prayers are with you all Love John &Judy Wallace & Family
Monica Monk says
Mom, Uncle Mike, Uncle Ron
Please forgive us for not being able to attend. I\’m very glad that Grandpa had you all around him through the struggles. He will be missed terribly.
Monk Family
Michael Watson says
Mike and Family,
Mike,I am so sorry to hear about your Dad`s passing! It never fails that i hear about someone passing away after its to late to pay my respects. You never told me that your dad was an Operating Engineer like myself. What really troubles me, is that, i would see your dad at union meetings all the time, but never knew he was your dad! Wendy and I keep you in our hearts with prayers for strengh during your time of loss!
Wendy & Michael Watson
Carolyn Brady says
My heart goes to Charlie\’s family. We are so blessed to have known him and Velma. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, The Brady Family.
Bryan Byers says
Mike and Family:
I am sorry to hear of your father\’s passing. My sincere condolences.
Bryan Byers