Dennis “Hot Ott” J. Ottney, 59 of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Bellevue Hospital. He was born on March 11, 1959 in Fremont, OH to Dennis L. and Mary Ann (Strausbaugh) Ottney.
Dennis married Kim Wood on October 30, 1976 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fremont, OH and she survives. He was a press operator for Whirlpool for thirty years before he retired. Dennis was very involved with the local live music scene. He enjoyed going to the races with his family. Being creative, making many things and tinkering was a big part of his life but above all, he was a family man.
Dennis is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Kim Ottney; sons, Justin (Francine Eversole) Ottney, Findlay, OH, Shane Ottney, Fremont, OH; siblings, Danny (Rhonda) Ottney, Mark (Emily) Ottney, both of Fremont, OH, Marty Ottney, Michelle (John) Franz, both of Cleveland, OH; grandchildren, Cassandrah, Tyler, Shane, Autumn Ottney and Breanna Lee; great granddaughter, Scarlett Ottney.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Travis Ottney and his brother, Tony Ottney.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home with his service beginning at 5:00 p.m. Certified Funeral Celebrant Susann Robitski Zimmerman will be officiating.
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Traci Nickelson
October 14, 2018 at 6:48 pmThere were very few people out there like Ott, loved him dearly and he and his family are a large part of my family and our lives. You will be missed and we’ll see you someday rocking Heaven with the volume too Loud. Love Traci, Tim, Gabi, and Chico
Beth Berglands
October 14, 2018 at 6:55 pmKim, I am so sorry to hear this! I’ve been thinking about you nonstop the last few days. I will keep you all in my prayers. If you ever need anything, please let us know. I think the world of you Kim!
Kim Fenske
October 14, 2018 at 8:14 pmKim so sorry for your loss there is nothing I can say to make it hurt less. I love you, and if there is anything I can do, please let me know.
MY heart is heavy because We all grew up together. He was an awesome person. RIH Denny you will be greatly missed.
john and linda mills
October 14, 2018 at 9:15 pmPrayers from the mills family helena , ohio we’ll miss ya bud.
Elida and Mike Risner
October 14, 2018 at 9:58 pmOur deepest sympathy to all the family during this time of grief. .prayers
Pat Harger
October 14, 2018 at 10:57 pmNever forget get you buddy.. You were always smiles when I seen you.. Rven at that place of work .. Prayers and hugs to the family and until we meet again .. love ya buddy!! God Speed
Cindy Zimmerman
October 15, 2018 at 1:50 amGod speed for your Family. You always worked well no matter what the task. You & your family will be together again soon. God Bless you Again.
Judy Pump
October 15, 2018 at 6:14 pmI am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you. Peace and love to all of you.
Robin Ridley Joseph
October 15, 2018 at 10:21 pmSo sorry for your loss ,Kim and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
galen
October 16, 2018 at 12:36 amMy friend, you will be so missed, God bless you and the one’s who are left behind, and please let them know your in peace and in a better place with no heartaches. A great man with a big heart with know complaints. 🙂 you will be missed
Mick Wolf
October 16, 2018 at 12:58 amR.I.P. to one of the best sound guys this area has ever had. But beyond that, Ott was a very down to earth and friendly kind of individual. I can not imagine the grief his family is experiencing right now, and I pray that The Lord will give them strength.
Alison Minnich
October 16, 2018 at 12:30 pmDenny and I went thru school together. He was a kind soul who put family first. My heart goes out to his family and especially Denny’s wife Kim. We will miss him and his passion for music. Gone way too soon for all left behind.
Alison White-Minnich
Belinda
October 16, 2018 at 3:11 pmDenny was a one of a kind guy You knew he loved his family, enjoyed life and his Rock and roll! Thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family. I know he will be missed by many every day.
Dianne C
October 16, 2018 at 4:38 pmSo sorry for your families loss. “Ott” never let you pass at work without saying, “hi. How have you been?” I worked with him in different areas over many years.
Mark Weiker
October 16, 2018 at 9:16 pmSuch great times through the years. Lots of memories. We will miss Hot Ott. Prayers for Kim and the family.
Vickey Nelsen
October 17, 2018 at 3:23 pmKim
Knew you guys when you first started dating. you had a good and strong connection with each other. May God keep your connection strong even now. God Bless you Kim and all the Ottney family.
RIP Dennis
Paul and De Cooper
October 17, 2018 at 3:56 pmSo sorry for the Ottney family for their loss denny was a wonderful and fun guy prayers for the family from the Cooper family
Chris valdez
October 17, 2018 at 11:11 pmOmg we had so much fun at WHIRLPOOL back in th 80s 90s. Specialy when we packed up are boys and took of on Friday 2 Attica then fremont. All the speedweeks and Eldora lol I use 2 sneak up on him at work when he was grinding a bad spot out of a basket and scare him untill one time he hit me with the grinder lol And I can’t think of the WUZZ BAND AND NOT THINK OF YOU MY FRIEND JUST SEEN YOU WALKING YOUR DOG CPL MNTH AGO AND THOUGHT U LOOKED GREAT..KIM I WISH I WOULD HAVE KEPT IN TOUCH WITH U GUY’S TAKE CARE KIM AND BOYS WILL B THINKING OF YOU
David "Killer" Keller
October 19, 2018 at 6:47 pmMy sincere heartfelt condolences to the family. Rock In Peace my Brother, tell Guyzer, Bro. Bill, Cubby, Frenchy, Tyner, etc. I’ll be seein’ y’alls real soon…