John Mark Ottman

HAZELTON – John M. Ottman of Twin Falls, Idaho, and formerly of Hazelton, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Twin Falls.

John was born January 4, 1928, in Grand Junction, Colorado, the son of Robert and June Ottman. He grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado, and attended school in Appleton. Church was a big part of their lives. On November 28, 1952, John married Mary Lou Pound in Appleton, Colorado, following his return from the US Navy after WWII.

In 1957, John & Mary Lou homesteaded in the Kasota area of Idaho to farm and raise their family. They were very involved in ministry at the First Christian Church in Rupert, Idaho. John achieved many farming awards during his farming career, including “Outstanding Achievement in Soil Conservation” and “ Bean Award for Superior Production”.

John loved life and being able to help people with whatever needs they had. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

John is survived by his children, Nancy Gines, Kayleen Adams, Gary (Terri) Ottman, Connie Heaps, and Mark ( Roxie) Ottman; as well as 18 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou; nine siblings; and his parents.

It was John’s request that memorial contributions in his name be directed to Boise Bible College.

We would also like to thank Grace Assisted Living in Twin Falls for all the love and support the staff and residents showed him during his stay there. Thank you, from the Ottman family.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, located at 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley. Burial with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group will take place at Paul Cemetery, following the service.

Family and friends will be received at the funeral home from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, and one hour prior to the funeral on Friday.

For those unable to attend, a live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/OubxpiVInJw.