Duane Albert Ottow 1932-2013
Duane was the second son born to Evans and Esther D. Weseloh Ottow in Beloit, Wisconsin.
Duane grew up in Beloit, attending public schools. He was always an industrious child and picked up many odd jobs, mowing lawns and delivering newspapers. He met the love of his life while delivering the paper to her family home.
Duane married Bonnie Claire Babcock on January 1, 1953 in Beloit, Wisconsin. They made their home in Beloit. To this union was born one child, Heather Rae.
Duane bought a laundry mat and also made a career as a housepainter. For many years he worked with a partner, Jerry Drake.
For as many years as possible they would enjoy a winter break in Florida.
Bonnie and Duane were blessed to be able to raise their grandsons, Erik and Neal.
After his retirement, Dec. 1, 2011, Duane and Bonnie moved to her family's cottage on Turtle Lake, where Duane enjoyed fishing nearly everyday. Duane's health began to fail after his retirement, but he soldiered on, with both serious heart and blood conditions. He suffered greatly after the death of his daughter in Oct. of 2012, but set a goal to spend another Christmas, wedding anniversary and one more chance to say Happy Birthday to his loving wife.
Duane died at 5:15am on the morning of his wife's 80th birthday. He was cremated and his ashes taken to Turtle Lake by the family.
Obit from local paper, Beloit Daily News:
Duane A. Ottow, age 80 of Delavan, Wi., passed away Sunday March 10, 2013. He was born June 18, 1932 in Beloit, Wi., the son of Evans and Esther (Weseloh) Ottow. Duane was united in marriage to Bonnie Babcock on January 1, 1953. He was the owner and operator of Duane's Painting Contractors in Beloit for fifty years until his retirement. He was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church in Beloit. He also started the Atonement Lutheran "Rebels', being captain of it for 30 plus years. Duane also served as an usher, a member of the church council, and the "brotherhood" at Atonement. Duane was an avid fisherman for all seasons, but especially enjoyed ice fishing. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Bonnie. His beloved grandsons; Erik (Rebecca) Ottow and Neal Ottow. 2 special great-grandchildren; Anna and Kayle. 1 brother, Donald (Barbara) Ottow of Libertyville, Il. Plus extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Heather.
Duane grew up in Beloit, attending public schools. He was always an industrious child and picked up many odd jobs, mowing lawns and delivering newspapers. He met the love of his life while delivering the paper to her family home.
Duane married Bonnie Claire Babcock on January 1, 1953 in Beloit, Wisconsin. They made their home in Beloit. To this union was born one child, Heather Rae.
Duane bought a laundry mat and also made a career as a housepainter. For many years he worked with a partner, Jerry Drake.
For as many years as possible they would enjoy a winter break in Florida.
Bonnie and Duane were blessed to be able to raise their grandsons, Erik and Neal.
After his retirement, Dec. 1, 2011, Duane and Bonnie moved to her family's cottage on Turtle Lake, where Duane enjoyed fishing nearly everyday. Duane's health began to fail after his retirement, but he soldiered on, with both serious heart and blood conditions. He suffered greatly after the death of his daughter in Oct. of 2012, but set a goal to spend another Christmas, wedding anniversary and one more chance to say Happy Birthday to his loving wife.
Duane died at 5:15am on the morning of his wife's 80th birthday. He was cremated and his ashes taken to Turtle Lake by the family.
Obit from local paper, Beloit Daily News:
Duane A. Ottow, age 80 of Delavan, Wi., passed away Sunday March 10, 2013. He was born June 18, 1932 in Beloit, Wi., the son of Evans and Esther (Weseloh) Ottow. Duane was united in marriage to Bonnie Babcock on January 1, 1953. He was the owner and operator of Duane's Painting Contractors in Beloit for fifty years until his retirement. He was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church in Beloit. He also started the Atonement Lutheran "Rebels', being captain of it for 30 plus years. Duane also served as an usher, a member of the church council, and the "brotherhood" at Atonement. Duane was an avid fisherman for all seasons, but especially enjoyed ice fishing. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Bonnie. His beloved grandsons; Erik (Rebecca) Ottow and Neal Ottow. 2 special great-grandchildren; Anna and Kayle. 1 brother, Donald (Barbara) Ottow of Libertyville, Il. Plus extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Heather.
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