Celeste M. (Hutchcraft) Ott

Last Updated on October 14, 2024 by Cass County Communication Network

Celeste M. Ott, age 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at WoodBridge Health Campus, Logansport.

Celeste was born in Logansport on September 20, 1953, to Harold and Louise (Pancini) Hutchcraft. Her mother is surviving, residing in Lafayette.

A 1971 graduate of Logansport High School, Celeste was a Registered Nurse, graduating from Regency College of Nursing. She retired from her nursing career as the Director of Nursing at WoodBridge Health Campus.

Celeste loved reading, music, her dog, Jax, spending time with her grandchildren, and living life on the farm. She took pride in raising her children on the Ott Farm.

She loved spending time with her best friend of 50 years, Carol Forlow. Celeste also loved to travel and shop with her late daughter, Katie Parker. 

Celeste is survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert Ott; son, Justin Bauch (Jamie); grandchildren, Andrew (Lexi) and Abigayle Bauch; grandchildren, Averi Parker, Preston Parker, and Olivia Parker, children of Katie Parker (Johnathon).

Also surviving are twin sister, Cecelia (Kevin) Rupprecht; brothers, Drew (Joette) Hutchcraft, and Gary Hutchcraft; brothers-in-law, Billy Ott, Tom Ott, and Kenny Ott (Deb). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Celeste was preceded in death by her father, Harold Hutchcraft, daughter, Katie Parker, nephew Tommy Ott, and brother-in-law, John Ott.

Visitation and a remembrance of Celeste’s life will be at Kroeger-Crain Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19th. Friends and family will gather during that time to remember her life and recall the memories we all will share.

Memorial contributions in Celeste’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Condolences can be shared at kroegerfuneralhome.com.