Landon Keith Ottum

Landon Keith Ottum, age 67, of Durand, formerly of Alma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27 at Mayo Health System-Luther Campus with his family at his side following complications from congestive heart failure. He was born on June 14, 1944 in Gilmanton, a son of the late Edwin and Grace (Adams) Ottum. Landon attended Gilmanton High School, graduating with the class of 1962. On August 26, 1967 Landon was united in marriage to Bonnie Loewenhagen at Montana United Methodist Church in the Town Montana, Buffalo County, WI. Landon honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam from 1967 until his honorable discharge in 1969. He was a 39 year employee of the Badger Foundry in Winona, retiring in 2009. Landon was a member of the Forrest-Gunderson-Klevgard American Legion of Gilmanton. Landon enjoyed many things in his lifetime, such as processing deer from a good hunt, vegetable gardening then canning the vegetables of the autumn harvest, fishing or hunkering down with a good ‘ol western movie. Landon’s greatest enjoyment was being able to provide the necessary essentials for his family, especially the intangibles such as a caring and loving heart. He absolutely adored his grandchildren and his grandchildren adored him and affectionately referred to him as “Poopsie” and “G-PA” Landon will be forever missed by his wife of 46 years, Bonnie of Durand; his children, Bonadine (Robin Ott) Ottum of Alma, Keith (Shelly) Ottum of Stockholm, Jennifer (Mike) Stevens of Durand and Jeremy (Cheyenne) Ottum of Independence; three grandchildren, Bradina, Johnathan and Makeria Ottum; sisters, Darlene Davis of Gilmanton, Mavis Anderson of Gilmanton, Treva (Bob) Loewenhagen of Mondovi, Jensine (Elmer) Myers of Nelson, Linda Roberinson of Strum and Vickie Fuller of Altoona; brothers, Donnie (Olive) Ottum of Mondovi, Royal (Gloria) Ottum of Modena, Clifford (Sandy) Ottum of Florida, Allis (Rose) Ottum of Independence and Ross Ottum of Arcadia; also by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, five brothers, Arthur, Richard, James, Kerry and Daryl preceded Landon in death. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 2 at 11:00 AM at the Talbot Family Funeral Home, Alma Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Gilmanton Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Forrest-Gunderson-Klevgard American Legion Post 254 of Gilmanton. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, December 1 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM and again one hour prior to the service all at the funeral home. Memories or condolences may be directed to www.talbotfamilyfuneralhomes.com.