Richard "Rick" Franklin Ott

Richard “Rick” Franklin Ott, 62, of Wooster, passed away Friday, October 31, 2026, at Akron General Hospital.

Rick was born June 5, 1964, in Orrville to Wilbert “Sonny” Russell Ott and Rae Ann {Schaefer} Dye.

Rick delivered propane for Amerigas in Wooster for many years. He enjoyed fishing and boating. Rick loved watching his grandson, Alex, play sports and spending time with him.

Rick will be deeply missed by his grandson Alex; parents Wilbert and Rae; brother John Hoff; sister Lisa Wencel; and step-sisters Wendy Jarred of Dalton, Joy of Monroe, Louisiana, and Kim of Wooster.

Rick was preceded in death by his brother Dean Hoff and stepbrother Jerry Moore.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, November 10 at 2 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.