December 2, 2021 – Hartford, WI – Robert Ott, 80, passed away November 30, 2021, at Hartford Hospital. He was born April 16, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI, to Fred and Rose Ott, formerly of Hartford.
He is survived by his wife Judy, Son Rory (Heather) Ott, Son Brien (Diane) Ott, Grandchildren Cody (Janelle) Ott, Tyler Ott, Hunter Ott, Kacey Ott, Gavin Ott, and brother Don (Maria) Ott.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Cory Ott.
Robert enjoyed a full and active life. Having lived in California, Wisconsin, Texas, Tennessee, and England, they built a new home everywhere they went. Robert thoroughly loved the process.
Robert went to college at The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Campus.
Robert was involved in computers in the early development of the computer industry. Robert was a Director of Management Information Systems at Thomas Industries, General Electric, Bear Automotive, and Applied Power (Enerpac). Robert got his start early in his career with mainframe computers at Allis Chalmers, McDonald Douglass, and Price Waterhouse.
He was a proud Marine who thoroughly loved his grandchildren and children.
He was a very giving man who spent countless hours living and spending time on Big Cedar Lake in Washington County.
Before Robert moved to assisted living and later to memory care, he was able to live with both of his boys; first Rory and Heather, and then Brien and Diane. This afforded him time to bond with his grandkids and grand puppies;l Bob loved all of them.
A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Phillip Funeral Home Chapel, 1420 W. Paradise Dr., West Bend, WI with Rev. Mark Jansen presiding. (It will be live-streamed on the Phillip Facebook page at 12 p.m.) Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Service at noon with lunch to follow. Private interment at Washington County Memorial Park.