Barbara R. Ott Obituary
The memory of Barbara R. Ott of Merrill, Wisconsin, who passed away on May 15, 2026 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilbert Plautz and Viola Plautz (Dorfschmidt); her husband Robert'Skip'Ott; her parents-in-law, Edward and Frances Ott; her siblings-in-law, James, Eleanor'Jo'Ott, Patricia'Pat', Eugene'Gene'Storm and Lynn Plautz; and her nieces and nephews, Mary Plamann (Doering), Pat Shilling, James'Jim'Ott and Patrick Plautz.
She is survived by: her children, Steve Ott of Merrill, Jeff Ott (Kim) of Janesville, WI, Liz (Ott), Bob Ott (Becky) of Merrill and Bill Ott (Sara Schauf) of Sparta, WI.; her grandchildren, Michael VanDerGeest (Sarah), Kevin Watt, Melissa Weckwerth (Joe), Jordan Payne (Brian), Molly VanDerGeest (Adam Bever), Lauren Ott, Abby Ott, Layden Ott, Mia Ott, Madison Ott, Reese Ott, Tyson Ott and Braylee Ott; her great grandchildren, Liam, Essa, Mila, Noah, Rhyan and Colter; and her brother Larry Plautz.
Donations in Barb's name may be made to the Community Food Pantry of Merrill or St. Francis Xavier School.
