James Ottman 10/13/2024

James D. Ottman, age 66, of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond, Wisconsin.

Jim was born on February 16, 1958, in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Richard and Veva Ottman.  Jim grew up and went to Elmwood Schools where he graduated in 1976.

Jim was united in marriage to his wife, Carol Jane, on August 2, 2014.  For the last ten years, Jim worked for Cardinal DC Hudson, in Hudson, Wisconsin as a material handler.  Outside of his profession, he had a deep passion for being outside in nature on his land, where he hunted deer and watched the birds.  Jim enjoyed building many wood projects.  He loved get-togethers with his family and having picnics and bonfires.  Jim had a deep love for football and cheering on the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers.  He would spend most Sunday’s watching sports.  Jim will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Carol; father, Richard; twin brother, Tim (Tina); sister, Jode (Rick); stepchildren, Elizabeth (Scott) and Melissa (George); grandchildren, Jason, Hanna, Madalyn, Derek, Mike, Callum and Liam; along with aunts, uncles and many other family members.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Veva; grandparents, E.W. and Hertha Shepherd and David and Lillian Ottman; and aunts and uncles.

A funeral service for Jim was held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 12:00PM at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (728 S Knowles Ave) New Richmond, Wisconsin with visitation starting at 11:00AM.

Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.