Caroline Ottis
Caroline Evelyn Janik Ottis passed away peacefully, at home on November 9, 2024 at the age of 78. She was born August 13, 1946 in Wharton, Texas to Steve and Lillian Janik.
She was a graduate of Wharton High School and attended The University of Texas where she met the love of her life, Dick Ottis, they married in July 1968. Their life together was a true love story, enjoying 56 beautiful years together.
Caroline had the most amazing smile that lit up any room she entered. She was known for her kind, compassionate heart and welcoming personality. She will be fondly remembered as a loving wife, mother, Gammie, sister, loyal friend, and deeply faith-filled woman.
She was a member of St Andrew’s and St. Phillip’s Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir and was a Eucharist Minister. Caroline also enjoyed bowling and playing golf. Her most precious memories were the times spent with her grandchildren and extended family.
Caroline is survived by her husband, Dick; daughters Carrie Schulz (Craig) and Jamie Gillar (Troy); grandchildren Hunter Schulz, Hannah Heger (Cory), Hayden Schulz, Reid Gillar, and Julia Gillar. She is also survived by her sisters Millie Sobieski and Bitsy Lockley; brothers John Janik and George Janik (Sharon); brother-in-law Bill Ottis (Marilyn); and sisters-in-law Jody Janik and Maureen Nault (Michael Lombard), as well numerous nieces and nephews.
Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert Janik, sisters-in-law Rose Janik, & Jane Ottis, brothers-in-law John Sobieski, Alan Lockley, Jim Nault, Edward Ottis, and Mike Ottis, nieces Marisa Janik and Sherri Ottis, and nephews Kevin Janik and Chris Sobieski.
Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2024, followed by a Rosary at 6 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home in El Campo, TX. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2024 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Hillje, Texas.
Pallbearers are Hunter Schulz, Hayden Schulz, Reid Gillar, Clay Janik, Lance Janik, Richard Lockley, and Brian Ottis. Honorary pallbearers are Caroline’s nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Aleisha Barrios for her loving and comforting care, as well as Alma, Ellie, Nelda, Theresa and Hospice of Houston for their remarkable care of Caroline during her final days.
Memorial donations may be given to Hospice of Houston, St. Andrew’s Church, St. Phillips Catholic School, The 100 Club of Wharton County, or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be shared online at www.triskafuneralhome.com