Arthur "Ott" Shinn

July 19, 1926 - January 6, 2021

Arthur “Ott” Shinn, of Pemberton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 6, at Capital Health in Hopewell, NJ he was 94 years old. Born to the late Harry and Myrtle Shinn in what is now Historic Smithville, Ott was a lifelong Burlington County resident. Ott was a US Navy veteran who served his country honorably in WWII. He was stationed on the original USS New York, and received American Theatre Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Medal- 2 Stars, and the Victory Medal. He was also a long-time employee of the Haas Construction Company where he was a valued Bulldozer operator. He was an avid fisherman, and in his younger years was an avid hunter. He loved eating, especially if it was his wife’s cooking. He enjoyed taking long drives with his wife driving back to Historic Smithville. Above all though, Ott was a family man who loved being involved in their lives. He will be truly missed. Ott is reunited with his beloved wife of over 64 years Edna Mae. He is survived by his daughter Pamela Marshall, his grandchildren Cheyenne Marshall, Tommy (Beth) Marshall, great-grandchildren Alyssa and Layla Marshall, as well as various members of the Shinn family. Friends and Relatives may visit with the family from 12pm-1pm on Sunday January 10 at Perinchief Chapels, 438 High Street Mount Holly NJ 08060. A celebration of Ott’s life will be held at 1pm following the visitation. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you take a moment to hold your loved ones a little tighter.