Vivian Wottman

Vivian Wottman, age 69, of 1160 Burton Heights Rd., died on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 4:56 AM in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 30, 1942 in Quincy the daughter of Raymond and Alma (Niewohner) Olker. She married Larry Wottman on October 22, 1966. He survives. She was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame, Quincy College and received her Masters Degree from Western Illinois University. Vivian was a teacher at Payson Seymour High School for 36 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a member of the Debutantes Drum and Bugle Corps and the Director and co-founder of the Columbian Girls Drill team. Vivian loved to cross-stitch and made numerous items for her friends and family. She also greatly enjoyed completing jigsaw puzzles. Vivian loved wildlife and the outdoors and enjoyed traveling on Illinois Geological Field Trips. Vivian was also a Judge for the Illinois State Science Fair.

In addition to her husband Larry, she is also survived by:
A SISTER: Shirley Mendell and her husband Bill
BROTHERS-IN-LAW: Dean Wottman and Bill Lohman and his wife Jean
NIECES AND NEPHEWS: Toni Mattingly and her husband Carl; Kris Osborne; Sharon Frame and her husband Louie; Linda Amburn and her husband Terry; Amy Weidner and her husband Grant; John Wottman and his wife Samantha; Denise Wottman
Numerous great nieces and great nephews and other relatives also survive.

Vivian was preceded in death by a sister Yvonne Lohman, a brother Ronald Olker, a brother-in-law: Mike Wottman, a sister-in-law: Shirley Wottman and a niece Cathy Lohman.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at 9:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 PM with a Prayer service at 5:00. Memorials may be made to Quincy Catholic Charities, Adams County Chapter of the American Red Cross or to the Quincy Senior Center.

14 Comments

  1. Lori Kroencke Yost on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    So very sorry to hear of your loss. She was a fantastic and inspiring teacher for all…One of my favorites.

  2. Judy & Rick Haugh on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    So sorry we could not be there but wanted you to know we are thinking about you and offering you our sympathy.

  3. Gayle Chapman Anderson on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    I have many fond memories of ‘Mom Wottman.’ She was a wonderful person who encouraged her students to pursue their dreams. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts & prayers to Larry & family. God Bless.

  4. Krista Sullivan on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    Deepest sympathy to Viv’s family and friends. She was a wonderful person and a great friend. We bowled together for many years and remained friends even after I moved from Quincy. Cherish the time you had together and celebrate Viv’s life with you.

  5. Marcia Elliott on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    Vivian was one of my favorite teachers at Payson. I graduated in 1974, but loved her science classes. Later, I did my student teaching and substitute taught, renewing acquaitance with her. Just recently I saw her at the Senior Center and we had a nice visit. She was always a wonderful teacher and an outgoing personality. We will all miss her. My condolences to the family.

  6. Debbie McCune Gibson on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    Mrs. Wottman was my favorite teacher in Payson as well as putting up with us in the color guard. She will be greatly missed.

  7. Steve & Sue Hull on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    Larry,

    We were shocked to read of Viv’s passing. We are really sorry and want you to know that you are in our prayers. Sue and I won’t be able to come to vistation or the funeral as we are leaving town tomorrow to visit our Son and his family. Again, please accept our condolences and prayers. May God Bless and strengthen you in your time of sorrow.

  8. Mary Twaddle on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    Was so very sorry to hear of Vivian’s passing. She was alwats a very happy & upbeat lady. with a smile on her face at all times. You and your family will be in my thoughts & prayers

  9. Cynthia 'Sprague' Cameron on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    Larry I am sorry to learn of your loss. Viv was a great teacher and even better friend. I remember fondly when she invited us (a bunch of high school girls) to your house for a sleep over. She was so much fun to have as a teacher and friend. Viv will be missed by her students and friends.

  10. Renee Anderson on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    Mrs. Wottman was a wonderful woman. She will be missed. My thoughts are with her family.

  11. Bonnie Bennett Perrine on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    I knew Viv through my mom, dad and sisters who were involved in the Columbian Drill Team. I always liked her. So sorry for your loss, Larry.

  12. larry & pat veile on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    Both our sons had her as their teacher at payson and thought a lot of her. We just visited with her at Salem Church rummage sale and were teasing her about going back to teaching. Such a shock and so sorry for your loss.Our deepest condolences.

  13. Cassie Warning on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    Mrs. Wottman was a GREAT teacher and a great woman. I graduated back in 1993 and while still living in Quincy I would often see her around town. She was always so friendly and outgoing and I could really tell she was enjoying retirement to the fullest. My thoughts and prayers are with the rest of her friends and family. What a truly amazing and brillant woman.

  14. Matt Hummel on November 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    Was sorry to hear of Mrs. Wottman passing. She was one of my favorite teachers in High School. Prayers and thoughts to her family.

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