Ralph J. Ott, 86, of Arnold died Nov.14, 2025. Mr. Ott was a volunteer firefighter at Rock Community Fire Protection District for 32 years and was a board member of Public Water District 3. He was born Nov. 17, 1938.
He is survived by his wife: Sharon B. (Navratil) Ott; two children: Paul Ott and Kelly Ott; a grandchild: Gabriel Ott; and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by three siblings: Melvin Ott, Edwin Ott and Shirley Foley.
A funeral Mass was held Nov. 20 at Holy Family Church Parish Auditorium in Arnold. Burial was in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Memorials may be made to pulmonaryfibrosis.org or 223 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60606. Arrangements were under the direction of Kutis South County Chapel in St. Louis County.