We are sad to announce that on April 19, 2024, at the age of 87, Joseph L. Bott of North Vernon, Indiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Ludger Bott and Clara Sell Bott; and his brothers, Robert, Leo and Paul Bott.

He is survived by : his wife Mary Bott of North Vernon; his daughters, Katherine Cool (James) of Carmel and Diane Bower (Matthew) of North Vernon; his brother John Bott of Scipio; his grandsons, Jacob (Karla) of North Vernon and Sean Bower of North Vernon; and his stepgrandchildren, Cory Cool (Megan) of Brownsburg and Callie Smith (Blake) of Greensburg. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

A rosary was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at 3:30 PM at the Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service (115 S State St, North Vernon, IN 47265). Visitation was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 at 10:30 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (212 Washington St, North Vernon, IN 47265). A burial was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 at 11:30 AM at the St. Mary's Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service