Curtis A. Ott was born May 15, 1935, Remsen, IA the son of John A. and Ann (Seggerman) Ott.  He grew up in the Remsen area graduating from Union Township School in 1954.  Following graduation from high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served until his honorable discharge.  He married Dori Hauser on April 23, 1955.  Following their marriage Curt and Dori lived in Sioux City IA for six years before they made their permanent home in Kingsley, IA.  Curt worked at the Kingsley Coop Elev as a truck driver until his retirement.  Following his retirement, he worked part time at Clarks Hardware in Kingsley, IA. 

Curt was a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. 

He is survived by his wife, Dori, two daughters, Cindy Gollhofer and Kristin Ott, a son, Kevin (Julia) Ott.  His grandchildren are Melissa DeStigter (Randi), Tim Gollhofer, Dustin (Allison) Gollhofer, Ashley (Casey) Burns, Allyssa Ott (Kyle), Jessica (Josh) Wilkins, and Allison Wilken. His great grandchildren are Kailee, Serena, Scarlett, and Zeke, Lexi, Connor, and William, Tony and Aiden.

Curt was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Donald and Arnold, and a son-in-law, Randy R. Gollhofer.