Melvin C. Ott, 75 of Wellston, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 6, 2020.

Mel was born September 29, 1945 in Lansing, MI to Elvis and Mildred Ott. Melvin and Roxanne Linsea married in Lansing, MI June 19,1965 and had two sons, Jeffrey Ott and Jon Ott.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents Elvis and Mildred Ott, sister; Bonnie Flowers, brother; Buck Ott, Walter and Shirley Linsea, Kevin Linsea, & Renee Linsea.

Melvin is survived by his wife Roxanne (Linsea) Ott, brothers; Jim (Nancy) Ott, Bob (Diane) Ott, Jerry Ott, Mark Linsea, son; Jeff (Gabriella) Ott of Midland, son; Jon (Nicole) Ott of Lansing, grandchildren; Christopher, David, Jason, Joey, Justin and Natalie, numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend, Patty Surguy. He is also survived by so many close friends and church members who he considered his family.

The family will be welcoming friends and family on October 11, 2020 at Oak Grove Funeral Home in Manistee, MI with visitation at 3:00 PM, and memorial service at 3:30 PM. Also on October 13, 2020 in Lansing, MI at Olivet Baptist Church, with visitation at 12:30PM and a memorial service at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in memory of Mel to the First Church of Wellston.

Arrangements by the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee. (www.oakgrovefh.com)