Ott, Janet Edith (Nee Pass ). After a wonderful life, Jan died on June 2, 2015. She was born in Melrose Park, IL. January 1, 1942, to immigrant parents Bernard of Germany and Edith Medenwald of Canada. She married Donald A. Ott in 1963. She is survived by her spouse, their two children, Denise Shircel and spouse Thomas of Kenosha, WI. and Duane and spouse Megan of Oshkosh, WI.; seven grandchildren, Nicolas, Madelyn, Brady and Kennedy Ott and Tyler, Amy and Cora Shircel; one brother, Ronald and sister-in-law Sharon of Glenview, IL.; cousins Ruth Thiede, Herman Pass, Robert Pass, Susan Peters, David Medenwald, John Medenwald, Mary Kinney and Linda Nazarewicz. Jan was a friend of Jesus and, with her life in countless ways, displayed the qualities of Christian living to her family and world. She had special ties through The United Methodist Church and commitments to teach, sing, serve and support congregations throughout WI.,MI. and those visited world wide. United Methodist Women and the Bishop's Spouse's Association of the International UM Council of Bishops were places of service and friendship. She was a member of Community UMC of Elm Grove, WI. Jan was an involved, contributing, supportive partner of her spouse's ministry at four congregations in Wisconsin and in Michigan churches and statewide Episcopal endeavors. She advance progressive justice and peace causes and childrens' and womens' concerns. Her children and grandchildren were her delight. They gave her energy, desire and joy in every decade. Jan graduated from Carroll College (now Carroll University) in 1963. A private interment will occur at Highland Memorial Park in New Berlin, WI. A service of Thanksgiving for all who wish will be on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 11 AM at Community United Methodist Church, 14700 W. Watertown Plank Rd. in Elm Grove with a meal and fellowship to follow. Memorial gifts may be given to the Janet and Donald Ott Scholarship at Carroll University Waukesha, WI.; or the Don and Jan Ott Scholarship at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL.; or Community United Methodist Church Elm Grove, WI. Please no flowers. HERITAGE FUNERAL HOMES New Berlin Chapel 262-901-1140 www.heritagefuneral.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 7, 2015.

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October 10, 2015

My condolences to you Don and the family. Carroll University provided many memories of Jan. My apologizes for being late.
Barbara Hellman Seeger

Diane Miles

June 15, 2015

We welcomed Jan and Don into our "extended" family of sorts when their daughter, Denise, married my brother, Tom Shircel. We were always happy to see them at Tom's and Denise's family gatherings. Jan was a gracious and friendly lady who we will certainly miss. Our prayers are with you, Don; Denise, Tom, and kids; Duane, Megan, and kids.

June 10, 2015

Jan and Don lived next to my parents when in Green Bay; they were such caring and good neighbors. Sorry to hear about Jan's passing and we send our sympathy and love to the familyl
Karen Allen, Green Bay, WI

Tracy Jorgenson

June 10, 2015

Don, I was so saddened to hear of Jan's passing. She was always such a sweet lady.
I am praying for you and your family.

June 10, 2015

My sympathy to Bishop Ott and his family for the passing of Jan. I'm happy that I got to sing with Jan at FUM Church in Packerland and that both of you inspired me to join First Church. My prayer is for God's love to help all of you in the days ahead! Mrs. Ruth L. Hodek
Mrs. Ruth Hodek

Bob and Jeri Gossett

June 8, 2015

We remember that Jan was always friendly and welcoming. She was often at your side, but had her own ministries too. May God bless you, Don, and all the family as you remember the life you shared together.

June 8, 2015

We remember Jan as a delightful, sweet, welcoming person of Faith. Our sincere sympathy to Don and the entire family. Bonnie & Wes Falk

June 7, 2015

We send our heartfelt condolences and know that because of Jan's faith, she is sitting at the feet of Jesus. Judy and Ed Lichtenhagen

June 7, 2015

Don, I am so sorry to hear.I will certainly miss Jan's smiling face. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Pat Mierendorf, Tudor Oaks salon

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