1937
2013
Patricia Jo Starkey Ottman, daughter of Joseph Napoleon Starkey, Sr. and Doris May Garrison was born on March 16, 1937 in Washington, DC and left this world surrounded by her children and grandchildren on June 10, 2013 in Marshfield, WI to sit at the feet of God. She loved and married Cletus Albert Ottman of Antigo, WI on June 11, 1955 and lived and raised their eight children in Rockford, IL, Milwaukee, New Berlin, and Rhinelander, WI.
Pat was a devoted Wife, Mom, Nana, Aunt, Sister and friend who always had a warm, loving hug for anyone, even a stranger. It was her small gesture of caring and love to the world and to each individual that she hoped they would pass along to people they met. She was a kind loving person that would help anyone.
Patricia loved gardening, and sewing, she was a member of the church choir and president of Christian Mothers at Holy Apostles Church in New Berlin, a member of St. Joe's choir and the Crescent Smokie Bears. She had a green thumb and could revive almost any plant that was in need of care. She was a hands-on grandmother and her grandchildren meant the world to her. She was a major part of many of their lives.
Pat is survived by seven of her children; Raymond Joseph (Daniel Baseman), Minneapolis, MN; Kathryn Jo of Laurel, MD; Daniel Craig (Rose) of Rhinelander, WI; Cynthia Ann (Roy) Kelling of Rhinelander, WI; Richard Albert of Rhinelander, WI; Stephan Andrew (Shelley) of Wausau, WI; and Jennifer Elizabeth(Casey) Sackett Rhinelander, WI. and two son in laws, Don Durre of Nappanee, NE and Jeff Bargmann of Omaha, NE. She has 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, and Maryland. Brothers, Grant Starkey, Greencastle, PA, Wayne Starkey, Walkersville, MD, and a sister, Mary Beth Schmidt, Hollywood, MD, and many other family and friends and friends yet to be made.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus and her daughter, Diana Marie.
A funeral service will be Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Noon at Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff O'Malley officiating. Burial will follow at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, June 14, 2013 at Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home from 4:00pm until 7:00pm and again Saturday morning start at 11:00am until the time of service. A memorial has been established in Pat's name and can be directed to the family. Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home, 715-365-4343 is assisting the family with arrangements. All are invited to light a candle and leave an online condolence at hildebrandfh.com.
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August 24, 2013
Dawn Treder
so sorry for your loss
August 3, 2013
Colleen Starkey Crowell
I know my aunt Patsy will be missed very much by everyone whose lives she touched.
June 15, 2013
Mary Lapp
Wishing I could be there to lend my support, but I am sending all of you my love, hugs and prayers. Trust in the Lord and he will comfort you.
June 14, 2013
Marcia Morton
Kathryn - so sorry to hear of your loss.
June 14, 2013
Penni Jo Couch
I'm so very sorry for your great loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Even though your sweet mother is gone from your sight she has made that wonderful trip described in Psalm 139 ~
If I take the wings of the dawn, If I dwell in a land beyond the sea, Even there Your hand will lead me, And Your right hand will lay hold of me.
Psalm 139:9
I pray the God of all comfort will keep you and bless you in your time of sorrow.
June 13, 2013
Sheri Fredricks
From all the Fredricks family to all the Ottman Family, we were all sorry to hear about your Mom. We are sending out our thoughts and prayers. My memories of our families growing up go back about 45 yrs. We were so full of life back then and there were no thoughts of us growing old and yet here we are. Our mom (33 yrs ago) and our dad (8 yrs ago) are gone but all us kids will go on to conquer the world to make our parents proud of us. We must stay strong for all of our kids! Take Care. The Fredricks Family.
June 13, 2013
With deepest sympathy.
Len and Gail (Norton) Schulz and
Sandra (Norton) Williams
Cousins of Cletus Ottman
June 13, 2013
Jenny and Steve - Thinking of you and your family.
Ruth Sachse
June 13, 2013
Laura Blakely
Kathryn and family, Death is never a welcome crossing except for those who know the Lord. May God's peace be with all who have been left behind. I pray that all who remain will seek to know God and that the assurance of faith in Him will one day reunite you with the one's you love. Laura B. (Another PC addicted soul.)
June 13, 2013
Cherri Dahlvig
Cindy and the rest of the Ottman family. I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I know how hard losing a love one can be. Your mom always had a smile and made you feel she was glad to see you. A very nice person to be around. May God bless all of you especially you Cindy.
June 13, 2013
Linda Bruning
Ray and family - You are all in my prayers. My goodness, Ray, you look so much like your mom, and I can tell she is also where you got your wonderful personality. May the perpetual light shine upon her.
June 13, 2013
Teresa Cleveland
Love to the family at this time.
June 13, 2013
Renee Lieder
So sorry for the Loss of Pat. She was a wonderful women! Prayers to the Ottman Family and others affected by this loss.
June 13, 2013
Pamela Lindemoen
The world we know has lost the "Queen of Huggers". To my dear cousins, children of My Aunt Pat and Uncle Cletus, I offer my condolences and pray that the strong faith your mom and dad instilled in you will carry you through this time of grieving. I'll always remember your mother as a loving,nurturing soft spoken woman with the cutest laugh ever and the the best hugs.I am proud to say she was my confirmation sponsor.Now she can hug your dad for eternity. Until we meet again, rest in peace Aunt Pat
June 13, 2013
Sue W
It was a pleasure to be hugged often by Pat when she came to my checkout lane at Trigs . I will miss her caring spirit. May you be comforted by many wonderful memories of her giving ways. Sue W. Rhinelander
June 13, 2013
Erica Bargmann
Dear grandma,
I will miss you every second of every day for the rest of my life. I hope you found peace at last and are happy to be reunited with grandpa and my mom.
I love you!
June 12, 2013
Tina Ottman-Boykin
To my cousins, I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Your mom was a very special woman. She had a way of making me, and I believe, anyone she met, feel special, valuable, loved. She always had a smile and hug handy. To me, God's love and presence shone through her in an incredible way. I am so glad I got to see her again recently, even though it was because of another loss. I will not be able to be present with you this weekend, but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Tina Ottman-Boykin and family
June 12, 2013
Kelly Lemus
The Mapes family has many wonderful memories of this beautiful woman. She will be missed so much. Sending love and prayers to all of the Ottman children and grandchildren during this difficult time. We love you all so much.
June 12, 2013
Barb Robinson
My Aunt Pat was a warm and loving person you will be missed greatly .
June 12, 2013
Barb Robinson
My Aunt Pat was a warm and loving person you will be missed greatly
June 12, 2013
Lori Winters
Holding the Ottman family up in prayer. May your memories bring you comfort.
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