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Gene Ott Obituary
Las Cruces - Gene Owen Ott
(1929- 2020)
Gene Owen Ott, aka "the Great" of Las Cruces, New Mexico, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12th, 2020. Born to Beulah and Harold Ott in Ames, Kansas. Gene was a curious boy who enjoyed helping on the farm and his dad's model T car. He received degrees from Kansas State, Colorado State and became a full time professor of agriculture at New Mexico State. Gene was known as a captivating Irish storyteller, adventure seeker, professor, world traveler (living abroad in 13 places including Peru, Egypt, Warsaw and South America), artifact collector, quail expert, enjoyed a good scotch or na name tequila at "choir practice" with friends at his favorite local establishments in Mesilla. He joyfully lived and explored life along side his survived wife, Linda. Gene had a big heart for his community and giving to Las Cruces development, Las Palomas and ALS charities.
Gene joined his parents Beulah and Harold, beloved daughter Cynthia Ott-Askew and son-in-law Gary Parker in heaven. He is survived by his loving wife Linda, his sisters Dorothy Peddlar and Caroline Modafari, daughter Catherine Parker-Mueller (Helmut Mueller), son Chris Ott (Sandy Ott), Susan Vance (Don Bowers), Mark Badgett and Diane Keith. He will be deeply missed by his 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of choice.
"You get a line.. and I'll get a pole honey.." Till we dance and sing again to the mariachi band. Arrangements are with La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com
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Bobby Cates
November 30, 2022
Gene was father of my best friend Chris Ott, growing up in Las Cruces. One 4th of July at the Cates House we set off fireworks in the backyard while the parents socialized. One went right under Gene's chair and blew up. He emerged from the smoke laughing the happiest laugh. Always loved the Great One.
Shannon Morris
July 17, 2020
Linda, just read this today, on your birthday. So sorry and I know there is a hole in your heart.
Jerry Little
June 27, 2020
Deepest condolences to Chris and Family. I very much enjoyed the time I spent with the Ott family growing up. Your father was always happy and smiling, and I always felt welcome. My prayers are with you all.
April Sanchez
June 25, 2020
Sending Our Deepest Condolences to Gene's Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely
Rosemary and April
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