Jonathan “Jon” D. Ottney, 38, of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 27, 2021 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born January 21, 1983 in Oregon, OH to David and Jonna (Balsizer) Ottney. Jon was a 2002 graduate and homecoming king of Gibsonburg High School and received a bachelor’s degree in Business from Brown Mackey College.
Jon married Sarrah Palmer on March 1, 2014 at St. Mary’s Church in Monroe, MI. He was currently the warehouse manager at Nichols Paper & Supply in Bowling Green, OH. He had previously worked at UPS.
Jon coached football at many local schools and was the current defense coordinator at Lakota High School. He impacted countless youth throughout his time spent with them on and off the field. Jon was an avid Cleveland Browns and OSU football fan and enjoyed camping with his family. He was a World Class father and husband who will be forever missed.
Jon is survived by his wife of seven years, Sarrah Ottney; children, Farris Alivia Ottney (5), Davis Reid Ottney (4) and Jersee Ann Ottney (3); mother, Jonna Ottney, all of Fremont, OH; siblings, Michelle (Adam) Smetzer, Castalia, OH, Jeanette Smith, Melissa Ottney and Eric Ottney, all of Fremont, OH and Ryan (Jessica) Ottney, Tiffin, OH; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and infant brother, Bryan Ottney.
Visitation: Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 2-8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, September 3, 2021; 10:00 a.m., at St. Ann Catholic Church, 1021 W. State St, Fremont, OH. Reception to follow at the Fremont Eagles.
Burial: Oakwood Mausoleum, Fremont, OH
Memorials can be made to his children’s future education fund c/o Sarrah Ottney
Condolences may be expressed to the family below.
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Jeff and Barb Aldrich
Dear Jonna and Ottneyand Kirwen families, Please accept our sincerest sympathies. My heart aches for all of you. May all the beautiful memories you made together help you through this sorrowful time. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Barb and Bill stefko
We send you Big hugs, prayers and love! Furring this forever pain you will bare we love you all Aunt Barb and Uncle Bill
Janet M Giarmo
Dearest Sarah
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know you will always be in our hearts and prayers.
In Christ’s Love John and Janet Giarmo
Helen morrow
I am sorry for your loss my heart breaks for the family my thoughts and prayers
Karen Ortwine, Nichols Customer Service
Our hearts are broken over the loss of our good friend and co worker Jon. He was so loved and respected by all of us. Jon was one of the nicest, sweetest guys you could ever know and I know my life will never be the same. Day to day we go on but Jon can’t be replaced. My sincere sympathies to Sarrah and his children whom he loved more than anything. May you rest well with your God and Savior Jon.
Lori King
Jonna and Family
My heart breaks for the loss of Jon.
Please know you all our in my thoughts and prayers.
The Peer Family
Sarrah, Farris , Davis and Jersee
Our hearts broke when we heard about Jon.
We are so sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts.
Please let us know if you need anything
All our love,
The Peers and your little basketball Ninja! ❤️
John Bentz
I am so heart broken for Jon’s family. I want to offer my deepest sympathies. I worked with Jon for four years and had many great conversations. Some philosophy, a little bit of politics, and a whole lot of football. He talked so much about his family and friends that I feel like I knew them. He talked about his dad and the work ethic he learned from him. He told me countless stories of his football adventures. The coaches, the players, and his own coaching experiences. I know he ended Fremont St Joe’s season last year on a high note by coaching them to 4 straight wins. He just told the kids “Go have fun”. He was a great coach! He loved it so much. Almost as much as his family. Personally he helped me more than I can explain. He always made me feel like I was so valuable to the team even when I had some struggles. I truly will miss him and those late afternoon one on one conversations. May God bless the family in this difficult time. Sincerely,
John “Johnny B” Bentz.
Doug, Chris, Nathan and Kimmie Burns
We are so very saddened. Not many people positively touch so many lives. Jon has left such a powerful legacy. We feel dearly blessed to be one of the families touch by his leadership as well as the leadership of his family. You are beautiful people. We sincerely hope our prayers bring some comfort in your time of profound loss.
Madison Kline
Dear Mrs. Ottney, Ottney family, Jonna, and Kirwin family. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My prayers are to you and your families. Though I never met Mr. Ottney, I understand this is a difficult time for you and he sounds like he was a wonderful man, husband, and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and I wish only the best for you as you recover from this sorrowful experience. Bless you and the memories you have with Mr. Ottney. May you remember him and cherish your time you had with him forever.
Kevin Cox
My heartfelt prayers are going up for the Ottney Family and Friends, and the athletes Jon coached. RIP Jon
Marilyn Missler
Dear Sarrah, Farris, Davis, and Jersee,
There are no words to express the deep sympathy ❤️ we feel for you. Know that our love, prayers and support are being offered now and in the days ahead. Sarrah, thank you for thinking of Ken the way you did in your moment of deepest grief. You are truly amazing. God bless and keep you in His loving embrace as you mourn the loss of your beloved husband and daddy.
Much love,
Ken and Marilyn
Sandra A Jones
Phil and Sandra Jones sends their love and sympathy to the Jon Ottney family and all of his extended family and friends! Jon was certainly a very nice. Young man!
Deb Spanfellner
To Jonna and family My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I remember going to watch Jon play football every Friday night with Jonna. I watched him grow into a fine man. Hold on to your many memories of him as you go through this difficult time. Rest well Jon
You will be missed
Deb S.
Jan Cousino
Sarah and children,
I am sending sincerest sympathy in the loss of your husband. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Mrs. Cousino
LINDA MERRILL
Jonna & Families,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I send prayers to you all. My deepest sympathy !
Dianne Bath, from Parkview Care Center
To Jonna & Family,
Please know you have my deepest sympathy in your loss, of Jon. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I’m sure your memories will always keep his spirit alive.
With my condolences,
Dianne Bath
Helen Bateson
What a tragic loss. Know that many mourn your loss which speaks volumes about Jon’s character. Our prayers are with you and the children at this difficult time.
Dan Miesle
Jonna and Family
We are most saddened by your loss. I can’t imagine losing one of our children at such an age. We know he brought you many bright moments that will help you get through these and future times. Words can’t express our thoughts. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Sharon Valle
Our Love and Prayers of Peace for the Family
Kaitlin Niese
We the class of 2007 want to send our strength to the Ottney family as they were once a big part of our lives. We have come together and will have a donation for the kid’s education. Please stay strong and know you are in our thoughts.
Kaitlin, Leigh, Thomas, Kirt, Tiffany, Stephanie, Ashley, Eliot, Paul, Victoria, Jennie, Brandon, Emily, Melissa, Tori, & Bob and Beth
Katie Vallimont (Van Goethem)
Sarrah & Family- I am so saddened to hear of this tragic loss. I know we have not been in touch in several years but Sarrah, I have always thought about you and wonder how you are. This is not the kind of news that I ever wanted to hear for you. I pray God’s peace upon your family during this awful time and always. I am just so sorry. ❤
Megan Rossi
I do not know the family personally but I just wanted to say how truly sorry I am for the loss of Jon.
I lost my husband Oct 30, 2020 in a car accident. We also have a 3 children. Although I have an incredible support system, In the past 10 month it can feel terribly isolating. Please let me know if I can help in anyway. It is a very confusing and painful time and there were a lot of resources that are available I wasn’t aware of like social security for the kids and grief counseling for both Sarrah and the kids if needed. It also helps just talking to someone who has been through something similar.
Kim and David Heidelburg
I’m so sorry, Jon was one of my son’s favorite coaches. He was a GREAT guy . Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Cindy Krauzer
Jon was a great part of our team at Nichols. I had the utmost respect for him. The love and the pride he had for his family just showed on his face whenever he would tell us stories about them.
Deborah & Larry Heberling
Condolences to the Ottney family. My boys were raised around the Ottney boys and thought highly of them(still do). To each one of you I give you a big (hug) and pray for the strength for you to get through this day by day. Again I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Kathy Twomley
On behalf of GOJO Industries, we express our condolences over the loss of a wonderful man. He went above and beyond to help get product to Nichols customers during COVID last year. He was super positive and a pleasure to work with and will be missed. Blessing to his wife, children, family, and friends.
Tom and Janet Nieset
To the Ottney Family
We are so sorry to hear of such a terrible accident which caused sooo much sadness to this beautiful family. We pray God will give you all the strength to help you get through this. You all are in our thoughts and prayers .
Lexe Misra
Jon was always kind and smiling. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God be with all of you.
Tod A Mosser
I am a neighbor but was not really acquainted with Jon or his family. I want to extend my deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss.
Supplemental Staffing
On behalf of Supplemental Staffing, may you find tranquility in knowing that friends and loved ones share in your loss of a wonderful man. We will remember the pleasure it was to work with him and he will be missed. Our condolences reach out to his entire family
Darla and Nicole
Dear Mrs Ottney,
Nicole and I were shocked when we heard about your husband Jon.
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts.
If you need anything we are right there anytime day or night.
All our love,
Darla and Nicole Holland
D'Angelo Fordham aka Dee
To the Ottney family me and family send our condolences during this unfortunate time. I will always be forever grateful for the friendship, our talks, the respect we had for one another. Jon you will be really missed but not forgotten. I will forever remember the good times. R.I.H
Brenda Parker Mcnutt
Jonna, I’m so very sorry for the loss of your son Jon.
He lead an amazing life that touched so many. I just pray that God holds you in his arms to comfort you.
Prayers.
Brenda Parker Mcnutt