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Gordon Floyd Ott

1931 - 2019

BORN

1931

DIED

2019

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Wyandotte High School University of Kansas

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Resthaven Mortuary & Gardens of Memory - Wichita

11800 West Highway 54

Wichita, Kansas

Gordon Ott Obituary

Ott, Gordon Floyd died March 21, 2019. He was born in Kansas City, KS to Dorothy Evelyn (Hinnen) and Floyd Preston Ott, Oct. 7, 1931. Gordon was a graduate of Wyandotte High School in KC, KS and the University of Kansas. He was a proud Navy veteran. He loved jazz, big band music, trains, planes, and automobiles, with a particular affinity for Ford Mustangs. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister Gloria. He is survived by his wife Ardith; sons Giffen, Jeff (Sheryl), and Greg (Lisa); grandchildren Clark, Cole, Chase, Isabel, Kade, Ethan, and Lily Ott; and brother Ron. At his request, there will be a private interment of cremains at a later date. Any donations should go to Wounded Warriors or the Kansas Humane Society.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2019.

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Harry Simpson

March 23, 2019

Fair winds and following seas sailor.
"Boatswain... Standby to pipe the side... Shipmate's going Ashore..."

Thank you for your service to this nation.

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