Otha
Otha D. Sites
O.D. passed away, Thursday, May 18, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Plainwell.
He was born August 14, 1942 in Mountain Home, Arkansas the son of George and Julia (Barker) Sites. O.D. had worked as a potato farmer for most of his life and had retired from Denniston Farms in Plainwell after over 40 years. In his spare time he enjoyed working on old cars, bowling, doing puzzles, playing cards, making people laugh and picking on those he loved. In 1970 in Otsego he married Roberta “Bert” Robinson who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Kathy (Charles) Dennany of Allegan, Lori (Jared) Richards of Plainwell and Valerie (Phil) Richar of Plainwell; 4 grandchildren, Jason, Bradley, Kaylee and Samantha; 2 great-grandchildren, Lucas and Landen; siblings, Edna Todd and Gene Sites along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Nathan, Nolan, Dean, Kate and Lonnia.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
A gathering for friends and family will be held from 2-5 P.M., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the home of Valerie and Phil Richar.
Burial of ashes will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Orangeville at a later time.
Contributions in memory of O.D. may be made to
Reverence Home Health and Hospice
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Joanne Krcatovich
May 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm
Bert and Family,
So sorry for your loss. I’ll pray for your family & may God’s peace be in your hearts. Gob Bless
Joanne & Mike Krcatovich
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Jim & Dorothy McNees
May 18, 2017 at 5:50 pm
Bert & Family:
Sorry to hear of OD passing. May God be with you in your time of sorrow. May you know that he is at peace and no more suffering as God only takes the best home.
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Theresa (McNees)Rogers
May 18, 2017 at 6:56 pm
Sorry for you loss. Sending prayers to you and your family
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Kathy Dennany
August 11, 2020 at 11:05 am
Thank u Theresa we all miss him very much
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Krystal robinson
May 18, 2017 at 7:01 pm
Uncle D sure was one of a kind. He was always full of fun and jokes. He was one of hardest working man i have ever had the pleasure to be around. Today is truly a sad sad day please tell my dad hello up there in heaven now he will have someone to talk chrysler with…I love you uncle
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Ronald & Deborah Grinage
May 18, 2017 at 7:37 pm
O.D. was a wonderful man and an awesome dad. There are no words to describe our loss. He will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences to the family!!
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Dennis & Jenny Todd
May 18, 2017 at 7:48 pm
Uncle OD will be miss…. he has brought friends and family so much joy!!!
Aunt Bert, Kathy, Lori, & Val,
Dennis and I love you and pray that God will bring you peace!!!
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Wyona Said
May 18, 2017 at 8:25 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about O.D. I have often wondered how and where he was. I also wandered about the rest of the family. My condolences to his family. Sorry I never got to know any of them.
My sympathy to all of you. Wyona
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Jodi Daly
May 18, 2017 at 8:46 pm
Bert, Val, Lori and Kathy I’m so very sorry to hear about OD. He was loved by so many, I think we all have special memories of him. He will be greatly missed. Love to all!!
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Colleen Elkins
May 18, 2017 at 11:11 pm
Auntie, you and my cousins are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart us broken over Od. He was an awesome Uncle to me. His love and kindness will live on long passed us all. As a kid he always had time to play with us and pick on us but when you needed his shoulder to lean on he was there with a big hug and kind heart to help us through whatever we needed. You and If were like a second set of parents to me. I pray the Lord rap his loving arms around you all and comfort you all. RIP my sweet Uncle. Until we meet again~~Love Colleen, aka Tickle❣
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Daniel Robinson
May 19, 2017 at 6:23 am
Of we always love if need any you guy’s glad try to help you . Od you one great uncle you be sadly miss by all Love for every see you on the side love Dan & Janet
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Daniel Robinson
May 19, 2017 at 6:24 am
Love
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Diane Long
May 19, 2017 at 6:36 am
Bert & Family,
All of our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless you all.
Mike, Diane & Molly Long
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Eunice
May 19, 2017 at 7:10 am
Sorry for your lose. Praying for the whole family. May he rest in our heavenly fathers arms….
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Brian and eunice (birmingham) shive
May 19, 2017 at 7:11 am
Sorry for your lose. Praying for the whole family. May he rest in our heavenly fathers arms….
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David & Sandy (Hall) LaFountaine
May 19, 2017 at 9:00 am
Bert & Family,
We’re so sorry for your loss. We’re keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
David & Sandy
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Barbara Warner Dickert
May 19, 2017 at 10:09 am
Deepest sympathy to Bert and your family and Mrs Edna Todd at the loss of your husband and dear Edna your brother. God bless you all
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Jessica Sehy
May 19, 2017 at 12:06 pm
So sorry for your loss may you find peace.
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Shawn & Maggie Boeskool
May 19, 2017 at 2:38 pm
Aunt Bert, Kathy, Lori & Val my heart aches for all of you , your Husband/father was one of a kind. He would do anything to help you if anyone needed it. I have allot of good memories of him I loved him so much my heart is broken . My prayers goes out to everyone of you for God to give you strength to help you through this. There will always be a emptiness in your heart but the memories will be there forever to cherish …..RIP Uncle OD forever in our hearts!!!
Love
Shawn & Maggie
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Josh
May 19, 2017 at 5:53 pm
Sorry for your loss
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Missy Hayes
May 19, 2017 at 7:44 pm
Bert and all of the family.
OD was a Great and funny man who will be truly missed by all of us. He always had something funny to say with that nice smile and a hug to share. He will never be forgotten.
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Renee and Karen
May 19, 2017 at 9:29 pm
Val and family – may all the wonderful memories fill your heart and thoughts as you go through this difficult journey. You will be in our thoughts…
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Heather Klotz
May 20, 2017 at 3:56 pm
Val and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your loved ones.
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Phyllis k
June 3, 2017 at 12:10 pm
Lori and family very sorry for your loss.
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He was born August 14, 1942 in Mountain Home, Arkansas the son of George and Julia (Barker) Sites. O.D. had worked as a potato farmer for most of his life and had retired from Denniston Farms in Plainwell after over 40 years. In his spare time he enjoyed working on old cars, bowling, doing puzzles, playing cards, making people laugh and picking on those he loved. In 1970 in Otsego he married Roberta “Bert” Robinson who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Kathy (Charles) Dennany of Allegan, Lori (Jared) Richards of Plainwell and Valerie (Phil) Richar of Plainwell; 4 grandchildren, Jason, Bradley, Kaylee and Samantha; 2 great-grandchildren, Lucas and Landen; siblings, Edna Todd and Gene Sites along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Nathan, Nolan, Dean, Kate and Lonnia.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
A gathering for friends and family will be held from 2-5 P.M., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the home of Valerie and Phil Richar.
Burial of ashes will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Orangeville at a later time.
Contributions in memory of O.D. may be made to
Reverence Home Health and Hospice
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Otha D. Sites
Condolence Messages
Joanne Krcatovich
May 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm
Bert and Family,
So sorry for your loss. I’ll pray for your family & may God’s peace be in your hearts. Gob Bless
Joanne & Mike Krcatovich
Reply
Jim & Dorothy McNees
May 18, 2017 at 5:50 pm
Bert & Family:
Sorry to hear of OD passing. May God be with you in your time of sorrow. May you know that he is at peace and no more suffering as God only takes the best home.
Reply
Theresa (McNees)Rogers
May 18, 2017 at 6:56 pm
Sorry for you loss. Sending prayers to you and your family
Reply
Kathy Dennany
August 11, 2020 at 11:05 am
Thank u Theresa we all miss him very much
Reply
Krystal robinson
May 18, 2017 at 7:01 pm
Uncle D sure was one of a kind. He was always full of fun and jokes. He was one of hardest working man i have ever had the pleasure to be around. Today is truly a sad sad day please tell my dad hello up there in heaven now he will have someone to talk chrysler with…I love you uncle
Reply
Ronald & Deborah Grinage
May 18, 2017 at 7:37 pm
O.D. was a wonderful man and an awesome dad. There are no words to describe our loss. He will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences to the family!!
Reply
Dennis & Jenny Todd
May 18, 2017 at 7:48 pm
Uncle OD will be miss…. he has brought friends and family so much joy!!!
Aunt Bert, Kathy, Lori, & Val,
Dennis and I love you and pray that God will bring you peace!!!
Reply
Wyona Said
May 18, 2017 at 8:25 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about O.D. I have often wondered how and where he was. I also wandered about the rest of the family. My condolences to his family. Sorry I never got to know any of them.
My sympathy to all of you. Wyona
Reply
Jodi Daly
May 18, 2017 at 8:46 pm
Bert, Val, Lori and Kathy I’m so very sorry to hear about OD. He was loved by so many, I think we all have special memories of him. He will be greatly missed. Love to all!!
Reply
Colleen Elkins
May 18, 2017 at 11:11 pm
Auntie, you and my cousins are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart us broken over Od. He was an awesome Uncle to me. His love and kindness will live on long passed us all. As a kid he always had time to play with us and pick on us but when you needed his shoulder to lean on he was there with a big hug and kind heart to help us through whatever we needed. You and If were like a second set of parents to me. I pray the Lord rap his loving arms around you all and comfort you all. RIP my sweet Uncle. Until we meet again~~Love Colleen, aka Tickle❣
Reply
Daniel Robinson
May 19, 2017 at 6:23 am
Of we always love if need any you guy’s glad try to help you . Od you one great uncle you be sadly miss by all Love for every see you on the side love Dan & Janet
Reply
Daniel Robinson
May 19, 2017 at 6:24 am
Love
Reply
Diane Long
May 19, 2017 at 6:36 am
Bert & Family,
All of our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless you all.
Mike, Diane & Molly Long
Reply
Eunice
May 19, 2017 at 7:10 am
Sorry for your lose. Praying for the whole family. May he rest in our heavenly fathers arms….
Reply
Brian and eunice (birmingham) shive
May 19, 2017 at 7:11 am
Sorry for your lose. Praying for the whole family. May he rest in our heavenly fathers arms….
Reply
David & Sandy (Hall) LaFountaine
May 19, 2017 at 9:00 am
Bert & Family,
We’re so sorry for your loss. We’re keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
David & Sandy
Reply
Barbara Warner Dickert
May 19, 2017 at 10:09 am
Deepest sympathy to Bert and your family and Mrs Edna Todd at the loss of your husband and dear Edna your brother. God bless you all
Reply
Jessica Sehy
May 19, 2017 at 12:06 pm
So sorry for your loss may you find peace.
Reply
Shawn & Maggie Boeskool
May 19, 2017 at 2:38 pm
Aunt Bert, Kathy, Lori & Val my heart aches for all of you , your Husband/father was one of a kind. He would do anything to help you if anyone needed it. I have allot of good memories of him I loved him so much my heart is broken . My prayers goes out to everyone of you for God to give you strength to help you through this. There will always be a emptiness in your heart but the memories will be there forever to cherish …..RIP Uncle OD forever in our hearts!!!
Love
Shawn & Maggie
Reply
Josh
May 19, 2017 at 5:53 pm
Sorry for your loss
Reply
Missy Hayes
May 19, 2017 at 7:44 pm
Bert and all of the family.
OD was a Great and funny man who will be truly missed by all of us. He always had something funny to say with that nice smile and a hug to share. He will never be forgotten.
Reply
Renee and Karen
May 19, 2017 at 9:29 pm
Val and family – may all the wonderful memories fill your heart and thoughts as you go through this difficult journey. You will be in our thoughts…
Reply
Heather Klotz
May 20, 2017 at 3:56 pm
Val and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your loved ones.
Reply
Phyllis k
June 3, 2017 at 12:10 pm
Lori and family very sorry for your loss.
Reply
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