Jarid L. Ott, 73, of Staunton, IL, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 6:13 p.m. while in the company of his wife and daughters. He was born on August 20, 1941, in Litchfield, IL to Robert A. Ott and Nigel B. (Coalson) Ott. He married Judith K. (Paris) Ott on September 2, 1961, at St. Michael’s the Archangel Church in Staunton, IL.
Mr. Ott worked as a Civil Engineer for the State of Illinois and the engineering firm of Sverdrup and Parcel in St. Louis, MO for several years. In 1975, he made a complete career change and worked for Metropolitan Insurance for the next 31 years, retiring in 2006.
At the time of his death, Jarid was the Corresponding Secretary for the Macoupin County Genealogical Society and had previously been involved with the ITS Trail Organization. Jarid enjoyed many hobbies, among them traveling with Judy, spending time with his three grandchildren, working in his yard and Cardinal Baseball.
He is survived by his spouse of 53 years, Judith Kay (Paris) Ott of Staunton, IL; daughters, Cynthia (Michael) Peters, Kimberly (Richard) Garde; grandchildren, Victoria Peters (Matthew Valdez), Rachelle Garde (Ross Bellm), and Zachary Garde.
Jarid was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation services will be on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at St Paul’s United Church of Christ in Staunton, IL from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be on Friday, April 10, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St Paul’s United Church of Christ in Staunton, IL with Pastor Debbie J. Atkins officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Livingston, IL.
Memorials are suggested to Siteman Cancer Center, Fight The Fight or Macoupin County Genealogical Society.
Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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