LTC Ed Ottman (Ret.), 86, of New Market, passed away Thursday. Mr. Ottman was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, and his brother, Rick Ottman. He served his country for 22 years with the U.S. Army, retiring in 1968. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge (Scottish Rites) #1, American Legion Post 237, the Cahaba Shriners, the Retired Army Associating, and the D.A.V.
Survivors include daughters, Cathy Ottman, Barbara Ottman Fleming (Joseph) and Deborah Ottman Watson (Randy); son, Edward John Ottman III (Cathy Lynn); brother, William F. Ottman (Carolyn); 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Trevar Briggs officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.
