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Marian Cecilia (Ries) Ott
LA CROSSE, WI - Marian Cecilia (Ries) Ott, 97, formerly of La Crescent, MN died peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse, WI surrounded by her family and wonderful staff.
Marian was the beloved wife of Donad J. Ott, and a mother. She is survived by her eight children: Michael (Victoria Burckart) Ott of Houston, MN, Thomas (Karen Carmody) Ott of Houston, MN, Elizabeth (Michael) Schaffer of Houston, MN, Jerome (Marjorie Opsahl) Ott of Wabasha, MN, Margaret (Dwayne) Johnson of La Crescent, MN, Madonna (Rocky) Gile of Rockford, IL, David (Christine Conrad) Ott of Eau Claire, WI, and Joan (George) Wright of La Crosse, WI. She is also survived by 26 Grandchildren; 2 Step-Grandchildren; 2 Foster Grandchildren; 42 Great-Grandchildren (with one more on the way); 10 Step-Great-Grandchildren; and two Great-Great-Grandchildren, all of whom knew they were her "favorite". She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Eagle Crest for their loving care and kindness over the past seven years!
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 26, 2022, at The Church of the Crucifixion, 423 So. 2nd St., La Crescent, MN. Rev. John L. Evans will officiate at the Mass, with burial following the Mass. Family and friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Thursday with a Rosary to be held at 10:35 a.m..
A complete obituary can be found at www.blaschkeschneider.com
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Estina Hanes
May 26, 2022
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Heather Heberlein
May 23, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember growing up they lived up the hill from us, she would always wave to me, as she drove by when I was outside playing. She always called me, the Heberlein girl, because she could never remember if I was Heather or Heidi. Such a sweet kind hearted lady, and will be missed. Again I am so sorry.
Carrie Kallstrom & Mike Steffen
May 23, 2022
Dave and Family ~
So sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Carin Borden
May 22, 2022
Marian was one of my favorite residents of all time. She loved to question my choices in hair color (telling me I must like attention - when it was bright red) and reminding me my eyebrows didn´t match. Catching her coloring and singing hymns in worlds most adorable voice was my favorite. I loved talking with her while curling her hair and listening to her rant about how getting old was for the birds.
Blessings to all
of her loved ones... she was one of a kind and so so so special.
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