Verona

Donna V. Ott, age 79, found peace surrounded by family, after a lengthy battle with heart disease on Friday, June 24, 2016. She was born July 18, 1936 in Monroe the daughter of Salmer and Tena (Peterson) Bowman. She was united in marriage to Donald J. Ott on November 12, 1955 in New Glarus. Donna and Donald celebrated their 60th anniversary with their immediate family in December.

She loved bowling, golf and playing cards. She was a great cook and wonderful baker. Her greatest joy was time spent with her family. She was a good listener; the watchful, quiet soul in a robust, vocal, tight-knit, loving family.

Donna is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald; four children, Dwight (Cindy) of Oregon, Diane (Rich) Strohmenger of Oregon, Donovan of Mt. Horeb, Denise (Jeff) Leuzinger of Mt. Horeb; six grandchildren, Derek and Brandon Ott, Haley Strohmenger, Erin and Jessica Ott, Cara Leuzinger; one great-granddaughter, Vannesa; one sister, Deanne Signer of Monroe and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four siblings, Stanley, Salmer, Jr., Colleen, and David.

The family of Donna expresses their gratitude to the angels of Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate care and support to all of us. Their help allowed us to keep her at home with family; which is where she always wanted to be.

A Memorial Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016 at SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 501 Mark Street, Verona with Rev. Dr. Mark Yurs officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 30 at Ryan Funeral Home, 220 Enterprise Drive, Verona.

Memorials are suggested to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, 53711, or Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona 53593.

Donna Ott

July 18, 1936 - June 24, 2016

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