Barbara Frances (Reed) Ott age 83, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Columbus Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Barb was born July 6, 1928, in Madison to Cameron and Frances Reed. She grew up in Sun Prairie. In 1946 she graduated from Sun Prairie High School. While attending college in Whitewater she met Leon Z. Ott a Columbus area farmer, home from serving in WWII. They were married October 16, 1948. In 1950 Barb graduated from the Columbia County Normal School and was licensed as an elementary teacher. Barb was a city girl who became a farm wife. In addition to helping Leon with the farm, Barb worked various part time jobs where she made many friends. Those who knew her share memories of the many thoughtful gifts she shared with them through the years. As long as she was able, Barbara was a fierce and loyal advocate for Leon through the health challenges he faced over the last decade of his life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Leon; her parents Cameron and Frances Reed; and an infant granddaughter Glory Noel Ott. Survivors include one son, Paul (Karen) Ott of Crestview FL; one brother Cameron "Bob" (Ruth) Reed of Reedsburg, WI; seven grandchildren, Bryan (Kari) of Omaha, NE, Nathan (Chelsea) of Pensacola, FL, Laura, Emily (Chris) Corbeille of Okinawa Japan, Hannah, Abigail, and Naomi; four great grandchildren; close cousin Anita Koehler and many other relatives. The family would like to thank Dr. Sam Poser who understood Barbara's desires during her last years as well as the staff at Columbus Community Hospital and Columbus Nursing and Rehabilitation Center who cared for Barbara in her final days. Also a special thanks to close friends Gloria and Wes Karow for their numerous acts of kindness and gentle concern toward Mom. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at the Columbus United Methodist Church, 222 S. Dickason Blvd. Rev. Jim Cotter officiated. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison. Visitation was from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the church on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to the Columbus United Methodist Church or the National Kidney Foundation.