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Richard "Rick" Ottallah

FUNERAL HOME

Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services

N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Richard Ottallah Obituary

Ottallah, Richard "Rick" Of Milwaukee. Age 52 years. Was sent home to Heaven Friday, September 15, 2006. Preceded in death by his loving mother Lillian and father Ismail "Sam". By his side, his loving wife Rose, his other best girl, daughter Crista, supportive sister Sarah "Susie" and partner Kris, brother Wisam Ottallah, sister, Rana Ottallah, sister Samar, brother Waseem, "Mama Rose", care-giving sisters-in-law Beth, Cheri and Patti, other "sister" and friend Carol Roberts, GGOEC and all his Harley brothers and sisters. "Goomba" to his hunting buddy Terry and lifelong friend Gary Bevers and many other friends and relatives who so enjoyed his company and friendship. Rick worked hard and played hard, as long as he was able. He fought a courageous battle against his cancer under the precious care of Dr. Anderson and associates, the chemotherapy and hospice nurses, all while developing and treasuring the friendship formed with his friend, Frances, also undergoing treatment. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 19 at 6:30PM AT THE FUNERAL HOME. Visitation from 4-8PM. Memorials to the family are appreciated. "Oh no, another bath?" Don't worry, Rick, in Heaven, there are no bed-baths. SCHMIDT & BARTELT A.A. Schmidt & Sons Funeral and Cremation Service N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave. Menomonee Falls (262)251-3630

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 18, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Ottallah

33 Entries

Jim & Mary Landerman

September 24, 2006

We will always remember the great times we had at the hotels on New Years Eve. Many times when I would work 1\2 days on Saturday, I would drive by and see Rick on his porch drinking his coffee. I would go home and call him to ask if he and Crista wanted to go to breakfast with Louie and I. We would go to Shoneys or Dennys, we all loved breakfast. Jim will never forget the time Rick called and asked him to go with him to pick up his new motorcycle , it was at a storage place. He was hiding it from Rose.He didn't even know how to ride it yet. Jim had to ride it home, was Rose mad ,because he hid it. Rick was a very fun guy, we will miss him.

Julie & David Hilgendorf

September 22, 2006

Sara, Our thoughts are with you and yours at the loss of your brother and friend Rick. Be glad and smile that he is now without pain and you will one day see him again.

Mike & Terry Horvat

September 21, 2006

Sara,

Please accept our deepest condolences. We'll pray that you and your family can find comfort that God is taking care of Rick. Don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything we can do. We remember Rick from the old days and he was a wonderful person and a lot of fun. Love, Mike & Terry Horvat

Kevin Menominee

September 20, 2006

Rose and Family

Rick (T-Bone) will be truly be missed by all he was a great friend and a brother to me. I miss working and partying with him, he helped form the Horseman club where he was Vice-President. A great person to laugh and joke with I know he took alot of grief when he dumped his last scooter we called him puddles. Rick I miss you and love you.

Nancy Herzallah

September 20, 2006

Sarah,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Losing people we love to death is tough experience; just remember he is in less pain.

My sincere condolences to you, and to his family.

Connie Russo

September 20, 2006

I will miss the talks about work.

Him at Harley and me at Dana Corp.

He was the brother-in-law who had

such a hearty laugh and love of friends and family. He can now be

with his mother who he missed so much. Rick many times would work 7 days a week, loved the overtime. Wish he would have spent more time to smell the flowers. I will miss him.

Jamie

September 20, 2006

Sara & Family. I'm sorry to hear about Ricks passing. My heart goes out to you all at this time and in the days ahead. May Rick rest in peace.

Jan & Ron Mundt

September 19, 2006

Sara

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. This is a hard time to go through but just know that your brother is in a better place and he's

not suffering anymore. God will watch out for him now.

Elroy and Mary Milan

September 19, 2006

Sarah,

Sorry to hear of your loss. We hope our prayers will help you through this sad time in your life.

Janine Ehlers

September 19, 2006

Sarah; My deepest sympathies to you, Kris, and the rest of the family. You will be in my prayers.

Ann Kroncke

September 19, 2006

I didn't get the opportunity to get to know Rick as well as everyone else did, but we had a tie to the past that was uncanny. It was from many moons ago, when we knew the same people, just at different times in our lives. I was shocked when our mutual friend told me of Rick's departure from this world. To his family, you are in my prayers. To his friends, may you all find the courage to smile and be thankful he got to know him, you are also in my prayers. To Rick, may God bless you with the love of your family and friends and grant you your wings to fly on to your next adventure. You will be greatly missed. You to are in my prayers! Ride on brother!

Jason, Sara, Mario & Natalie Waters

September 19, 2006

We will all miss you uncle Ricky, To the family our deepest sympathy to all of you! He is in peace now.

Our our love to all of you.

Benny Suggs

September 19, 2006

Sarah,

I was very saddened to hear of your brother's passing. I've learned that you two were very close so I can appreciate that the grief and the sense of loss you must be experiencing are significant. Please know that I am thinking of you and that you and your family are in my prayers. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Your friend,

Justin Kavalary

September 19, 2006

Deepest sympathys from the kavalary family, rick was an awesome guy, he will be missed greatly.

Rich (The Doctor) Pasyak

September 19, 2006

Sarah, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike Greylak

September 19, 2006

Goodbye Rick, still miss the fun we had at Cathedral High!!.

I know you are in a better place.

Sue Gross-Niedermair

September 18, 2006

Sarah,

So sorry to hear about your brother. Our sympathy to you and your family.

Your neighbor, long time ago on Highland Ave. We all grew up together and played together.

Sue Gross

Bob & Sue Niedermair

Patti Ramstack

September 18, 2006

My fondest memories of Rick and Rose are from when we used to go up to Lake Camelot with our family. The time Rose pretended she had a bat in her hair and Rick grabbed a stick and was trying to get it out and hit Rose in the head a few times. That showed her not to pull tricks on him anymore. Also it could have been 90 degrees out and Rick would always have long pants on. And all his Harley attire. I will miss him deeply. Love Patti

Starr Rudolph

September 18, 2006

My deepest sympathies. I'd be lying if I told you I know what to say...but in all honesty, words escape me. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you ever need anything, please feel free to call.

Dave Hawley

September 18, 2006

Sarah,

I'm sorry for your family's loss. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.

Phil Carthage

September 18, 2006

Sarah, please accept our condolences on your loss. Phil & Mary

Jason Kowalke

September 18, 2006

It is not through wealth or title that a person creates a legacy. It is through their good deeds that shape the lives of those around them that they are remembered. And through these good deeds and memories they live on forever. I hope that Rick's family and friends can find comfort in these memories and in eachother. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cynthia Bickler

September 18, 2006

I was Rick's friend and supervisor from Capital Drive. He was part of my first Work Group "X08". Rick along with the other members made my frist supervision job a pleasure. I will miss him.

Vern Gliot

September 18, 2006

I will always remember Rick's smile and friendly handshake. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God bless Rick and all of his family. You are all in my prayers.

Rhonda, Jim, & Jacob Grabczyk

September 18, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Annemarie Breske

September 18, 2006

I was so sad to hear of Rick's death. My prayers are with you, Rose, and the rest of the family.

Stephen Austin

September 18, 2006

Sarah, Sorry for your loss. We'll keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Danielle Fina

September 18, 2006

Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. If I can do anything to ease your pain, please do not hesitate to ask.

Pat Cunningham

September 18, 2006

Thinking of your family at this time. Pat

Kate Harley

September 18, 2006

May God in his infinite wisdom give you peace and comfort.

Lonnie Grose

September 18, 2006

Though I didn't know Rick personally, I knew him somewhat through Sarah and the talks we have had. Sarah, take heart- while the memories of Rick will live on through you and your loved ones, He lives on eternally in Heaven.

Ed Schmitt

September 18, 2006

May God bless Rick's family. As Sarah's brother he must have been a wonderful man.

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