Richfield - of Richfield, MN, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025 at the age of 96. Ottar was born in Portal, North Dakota and grew up in Luck, Wisconsin. He attended Grand View College in Des Moines, Iowa, earning a two-year degree while being active in the college choir and other student organizations. A proud veteran of the Korean War, he was a corporal in the 72nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, serving in a tank retriever crew and as an aircraft mechanic. He married his wife Dolores in 1956, and together raised their family in Richfield. Ottar dedicated 35 years to Northwestern Bell/AT&T before his retirement. He was a member of St. Peder's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis for over 70 years, singing in the church choir and as an active member of Koinonia. An avid fisherman, Ottar treasured the many hours spent fishing with family and friends. Throughout his life, he meticulously designed, planned, built, and fixed projects large and small. After Dolores's passing, he lived independently in the home he loved, supported by his family and neighbors, sharing his warmth, humor, curiosity, and joy with all. Preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Jean Andreasen; parents, Reverend Jens Peder and Rasmine Andreasen; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carma (Don) Hansen and Ruth (Hjarne) Baadsgaard. Survived by his children, Jean (Tim McNamara) Andreasen and Steven Andreasen; and many loving family members. A Celebration of Life for Ottar will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, November 14 at St. Peder's Lutheran Church, 4600 E. 42nd Street, with visitation 1-hr prior to service. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, the Alzheimer's Association, or St. Peder's Lutheran Church.

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