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The Eastern Pennsylvania region
official website of the American Coaster Enthusiasts
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Regional News |
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March 3,
2007 |
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weeks after the loss of his wife, Robert F. Ott, 88, of
Allentown, passed away Saturday, March 3, in Lehigh
Valley Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the
late Harold J. and Mabel (Gaumer) Ott. He retired in
1985 as president and board chairman of Dorney Park
after 43 years of service. Robert was a past president
of Pennsylvania Amusement Park Association, a past
president and board member of the International
Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. He was
also a past vice-president and board member of the
Allentown-Lehigh County Tourist and Convention Bureau.
Bob was a true gentleman and a man whose heart and soul
resided at Dorney Park. Even after he left ownership of
the park, he never complained about the park or its
management. Whenever he spoke, he always encouraged
people to go to Dorney Park to see its newest
attractions.... for he would note that the park had to
change if it was going to compete in this very
competitive industry. His friends and the amusement
industry lost one of their greatest friends. |
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February
14, 2007 |
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Sally Plarr Ott, 87, of Allentown, passed away
Wednesday, February 14 in her residence. She was the
wife of Robert F. Ott, to whom she had been married
for 67 years. Born in Allentown on June 13, 1919, she
was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Wiltracy
(Thompson) Plarr. Sally's Grandfather was Jacob Plarr
who worked for Solomon Dorney as they created Dorney
Park. Before retiring, she was the corporate
secretary/treasurer of the Park. She was a member of St.
John's Lutheran Church, Allentown. Sally was a former
First Lady of the Pennsylvania Amusement Park
Association and the International Association of
Amusement Parks and Attractions. |
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