Eugene C. Ott M.D.

Ott, Eugene C., MD age 82 of Edina died on January 12, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born August 23, 1929 to Joseph and Hazel Ott of Milwaukee, WI, grew up in Minneapolis and is survived by his two brothers, Bill (Lucille) and Dan (Pat). He attended Washburn High School, College of St Thomas, and graduated from the University of MN Medical School in 1954. Gene was a man of integrity, adored by his family, loved by his friends, respected by his colleagues, and trusted by his patients. The first 22 years of his medical career were in private practice in Edina, a community he lived in and served all his life. He was invited to join the University of MN in 1977 where he worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine for Hennepin County Medical Center for over 20 years. During those years he developed his love for geriatric medicine, his passion for teaching new doctors the art of medicine and caring for a community that extended from the Twin Cities to communities throughout the world. During his career he served on many professional boards including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MN, Hennepin County Medical Society and Midwest Medical Insurance. He was elected president of the Hennepin County Medical Society and served as president of Hennepin County Academy of Family Physicians. His was a deeply meaningful life of service to others, giving of his time and talents to causes that reflected his values. He was an active volunteer and was honored to receive the United Way's Mary M Gates Achievement Award and WCCO's Good Neighbor Award for bringing quality health care to low income families. His service expanded outside the community to clinics in Haiti, building homes in Mexico, and establishing an AIDS clinic in South Africa. He retired as Medical Director of Metropolitan Health Plan in 1998 but continued to work for peace and nonviolence both in the Social Justice Movement in the Twin Cities and around the world. He loved the ministries of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and became the Medical Director of the St. Mary's Health Clinics after his retirement. Gene loved his family, loved spending time with his kids and grandkids at the family cabin, loved woodworking and gardening, and enjoyed playing golf. In the final years he became a mentor to his grandkids in the game while still being a fierce competitor with his sons. For 57 years he was married to the love of his life and best friend, Mary Lou Mulcahey; a marriage held up as an example to his children, Chuck (Wendy), Terry (Debbie), Tim, Michael (Joanne), Dennis (Joanie), Kevin (Karen), Missy (David Janssen), Betsy (Tom Dunsworth), Christopher (Kellee), Kathleen Smith, and Ann Morissey Marlatt. From this he was blessed with 19 grandchildren, Gena, Billy, Ashley, Hannah, John, Charlie, Grace, Emily, Nick, Joe, Justin, Jenna, Seamus, Madlyn, Zachary, Kailyn, Casey, Ryan, Tommy and 3 great- grandchildren, Evelyn, Quincy and Cordelia as well as Peidad Torres and many nieces and nephews. The family wants to extend a special thanks to Joanne Yourchuck who helped us care for dad these past three years. Visitation on Friday, January 20th from 5-8 PM at Washburn-McReavy, Edina Chapel, W. 50th St. & Hwy 100. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday, January 21st at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4501 3rd Ave S, Mpls with a visitation one hour prior. Memorials preferred to St. Mary's Health Clinics, c/o Sr's of St. Joseph of Carondelet, 1884 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55105. Washburn-McReavy 952-920-3996

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Eugene C. Ott M.D.

January 15, 2012

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Eugene C. Ott M.D.

January 15, 2012

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