Bill was born on October 7, 1962, in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up on the family farm in Berkey, Ohio. He graduated from Evergreen High School and worked as a welder, crane operator, and most recently a line operator technician for the last 12 years at Kenlake Foods in Murray. On the side, Bill and his loving wife, Beth, ran Western Kentucky Wildlife and Rehabilitation, Inc. He and his wife cared for injured and orphaned wildlife for over 26 years and touched countless animal and human lives. Bill was the best husband, dad, grandfather, and son anyone could ever ask for and meant everything to his family.
Those he lovingly leaves behind include his wife of nearly 39 years, Beth Ott of Farmington, his children Lindsay Koebbe (Michael), Ross Ott (Carmen), and Jessica Ott (Mike Zabek), his mother, Rosemary Ott, numerous brothers and sisters, and his grandchildren Max, Layla, Evan, and Paige. Bill was a very hands-on, adoring “Grampy” and was known to take his grandkids on special treasure-hunting expeditions and allow them to dress him up in outrageous costumes and make-up, if it made them happy. He was the best sport and, therefore, the brunt of many jokes and pranks for the enjoyment of his family. Those who knew and loved Bill knew he loved to talk. He never met a stranger and would stop in his tracks to help somebody in need.
His family plans to celebrate his kind, loving, and generous spirit with a Celebration of Life at 2 PM on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 at Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, 311 North 4th Street, Murray.
Visitation will be from 12 pm – 2 pm at the funeral home.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the cause closest to Bill’s heart, Western Kentucky Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc., 1010 Mathis Rd., Farmington, KY, 42040.
Please join family and friends in honoring the life of Bill Ott by visiting www.imesfh.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with caring for the family.