Herbert A. Ott, 91, formerly of Perry Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in the Laurel Center, Tilden Twp., where he resided. He was the husband of Frieda L. (Gehret) Ott.
Born in Cumberland County, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Harry and Nellie (Prutzman) Ott. Herbert was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked for forty-three years for Glen-Gery Brick Corporation, Shoemakersville, retiring in 1983. Herbert was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Shoemakersville, He would volunteer at the church doing maintenance work.
Surviving in addition to his wife is one son: Brian G. Ott, Greenfields; two daughters: Bonnie L. (Ott), wife of Robert Baer, Shoemakersville; and Karen E. (Ott), wife of Timothy Barr, Schuylkill Haven; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 N. 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.