Paula Barbara Ott, 86, of Coleman, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was born on August 17, 1939 to the late Lawrence and Lucille Walter. Paula was united in marriage to Keith Ott on November 11, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI. Together, they had 4 beautiful daughters.
Paula worked for WMAM/WLST Radio in Marinette WI as an advertising Sales Representative. After moving to Big Bend WI. She did cold calling for new customers and sold Wall and door protection and handrailing products to commercial businesses for InPro corporation located in Muskego Wisconsin until retirement.
Paula enjoyed writing her "Maggie Stories" for publishing, writing poems, journaling, singing, making dresses for her daughters including clothes for their barbies, cooking, baking, especially Christmas cookies for the neighbors around the holidays. She was very creative in everything she did. Paula will be remembered fondly for putting everyone before herself. She always made sure everyone was taken care of first. What she loved the most however, was time spent with her family.
Paula is survived by her loving husband of 66 years; Keith, their daughters; Lisa (Dan) Ebsch and their son; Joey, Kathy Ott and her daughter; Kourtney (Matt) Birschbach, Tina Doubek and her children; Alisha and her children; Kaley and Brady, Zack (Haley) Doubek, Keira (Brian) Larson and their daughter; Evelyn. She is further survived by her sister; Bethany Tews, nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings; Laurie and Jeff. Also, 1 brother in law; Augie Wagner.
Family will greet relatives and friends on Friday July 17, 2026 at Faith Lutheran Church 4009 Irving St. Marinette, WI. 54143. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM. Funeral service will follow beginning at 11:00 AM with Pastor James Krueger to officiate. A private burial will be held at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Milwaukee.
Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home of Coleman is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rhodescharapata.com
