Donald Dean Ott's Obituary
Donald Dean Ott was born on July 7, 1941 in Sterling, CO., and entered eternal glory on February 13, 2025. He lived an extraordinary life of 83 years. He grew up in nearby Brush where he graduated high school in 1959.
Following high school, Don attended Colorado School of Mines where he earned a professional degree in geophysical engineering in 1963. Upon graduation, he attended the R.O.T.C summer training camp in Ft. Sill, OK. His military assignments included one year in Korea where he was a platoon leader and Vietnam as 1st Lieutenant Army Combat Engineer. His personal claim to fame was that he was one of the first two people from the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion to complete a full tour of duty in Vietnam.
After the military, Don worked for AMOCO Production and attended Southern Methodist University where he earned a masters degree in Engineering Administration in 1971. His life then brought him to Tulsa where he had a career in the geophysical industry. He also worked as a manufacturers representative and adjunct instructor for various schools.
Just shy of fifty years of marriage, he married Seretha (Ritchie) in March of 1974. Three daughters were born to the marriage.
When Don moved to Tulsa, he became an avid Golden Hurricane fan and had season tickets to Tulsa football and basketball games for many years.
Don is survived by his wife, Seretha (Ritchie), daughters: Jill Nance (Monty), and Julie McAdams (Daniel), grandaughters: Kristie Nance, Jae Lea Nance, Everlie McAdams, and Rylie McAdams, sisters JoAnn Allen, and Janice Farless (Jack), and one brother: Richard Ott (Gloria). He is preceded in death by his mom and dad, John and Emma (Schatz) Ott, brother Gerald Ott, and daughter Jennifer Elise Ott.
A military memorial service will be held 11 AM May 30, 2025 in the Stilwell City Cemetery.
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