Birth date: Mar 18, 1929 Death date: Mar 16, 2017
Big Rapids - Elton K. "Ott" Gingrich, 87, of Big Rapids, passed away on March 16, 2017 at the Brook surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Reed City, the son of Royal E. and Faye (Ulrey) Gingrich. A Celebration of Life f Read Obituary
Dear Helen, We had several good visits with you and Ott at The Cottage over the years. We'll miss that. Albert and Marilyn Stratz
My sincere condolences to the Gingrich family. Needless to say Ott was and always will be a Ferris legend. Dr Kurt Barrett
Dear Helen, We just got back from Florida and learned of Ott's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. I have really enjoyed helping with his computer needs and visiting about old times. If there is anything I can do to help you please call me.
Our deepest regrets go out to Helen and the family. Ott was a dynamic person, always will a smile on his face and a true pleasure to be around. He will be sorely missed...
Very sorry for your loss. I have a lot of good memories from high school when Ott was our principal. I often tell stories where he was a big part of the story. I remember 7 of us getting kicked out of Gary Mohr's class and having to negotiate our retu
Sorry for your loss, I have a lot of fond memories of Ott and my grandfather Charlie Prince at deer camp, he will be missed.
Dear Helen and family - Thank you all, and thanks to Ott and his memory, for all the kindnesses and all-around family warmth you have shared with the rest of us. I was always so impressed by Ott's many strengths and insights, and I share your loss. H
Helen. Alice and I were sad to hear of the passing of Ott. Always looked forward to coming to the cottage and our visits with you and Ott. Ott always had some words of wisdom to pass along. Always appreciated all the help you and Ott gave Mary Emily and o
Mrs. Gingrich & Family, My husband and I are both graduates of Caro High School of which Mr. Gingrich was Principal at the time. I also knew him after graduation when I worked as a secretary for Caro Schools. He was a much respected person and ad
Helen and family, So sorry to hear about Ott. He was a great and very kind man. I just visited with him at the Brook not long ago and he was still so sharp and was more worried about you (Helen) then anyone. Such a sweet man. Please know we're thinki
