Otis Ingebritsen Obituary

Otis C. Ingebritsen YORKTOWN - Otis Carroll Ingebritsen, 91, passed away Aug. 12, 2009. Otis was a native of Wisconsin. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Air Force as a B-17 pilot. He was decorated for extraordinary achievement on 25 heavy bombardment missions. Awards include an Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and a Distinguished Flying Cross with one Oak Leaf Cluster. He attended the University of Wisconsin, graduating with a degree in engineering. He came to Virginia in 1947 to work for NASA until his retirement in 1976. Otis enjoyed tennis, woodworking, computers and videography. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. Otis was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Otis is survived by his wife Josephine of 56 years; a son, Kris Ingebritsen of Seaford; a daughter, Ann Morse and her husband John of Chesapeake; a sister, Ethel Lee of Ohio; and four grandchildren, Amber, Tara and Damon Ingebritsen and Jack Morse. Friends are invited to join the family at the MRA Building today from 4 to 6 p.m. for a celebration of his life. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev. Carleton Bakkum officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at a reception following the service in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Grace Church or Marlbank Recreation Association. The family wishes to thank Heartland Hospice and Seniorcorp for the care of our father and special thanks to Arlene Minsterman for her care of Otis. Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Otis Ingebritsen

15 Entries

Judy Ferris

August 24, 2009

Tom & I have been out of town and just today learned of Otis' passing. We mourn with you and will always have fond memories of our days of working with Otis at NASA and our continued friendship after retirement.
Tom Finley & Judy Ferris

August 22, 2009

We were very sorry to learn of the passing of Otis. He was a great neighbor and friend and we will miss him. Please let us know if we can help you in any way.
John and Allyson Simons

Brenda Peters

August 19, 2009

Dear Ann and Kris,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please know that you are in my prayers. Never forget the good times and take comfort that he will always be shining his love on you both from above.

Brenda Johnson Peters

Terri Cuthriell

August 18, 2009

Dear Jo, Kris, and Ann,
My condolences to you for your loss. I hadn't seen Otis for years and will always remember him as the active picture of health in his white tennis uniform.
You are in my prayers.
Love,
Terri Stahl Cuthriell

August 17, 2009

To Ann and Kris: Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Remember the good times you had with your father and loving feelings you experienced with him. Take care.

Debra Abrams Lee (FKA Womick)
York Class of 1977

August 17, 2009

To the Ingebritsen Clan
From the early years of babysitting some of you, I enjoyed Otis' company and friendship. He was a willing tennis opponent for my Dad and an interested and active participant in the MRA (and particularly the pool project back in the late 50's). As an adult, I enjoyed his interesting viewpoints and opinions on the occasions of my visits home to Marlbank.
Otis was truly a good person and will be sorely missed by us all. Best wishes to the family, Clint Spooner

Deb Spooner Fanelli

August 17, 2009

Otis was my godfather and a fixture in my childhood. I will always have wonderful memories of Otis taking us kids waterskiing or working out in his yard while we played on the swing set that he built or playing tennis doubles with Ann and my dad. I was grateful to see Otis one last time 2 years ago after my dad died. Otis was truly a man who filled his life with all things wonderful. God bless you and your family and may you rest peacefully. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kris, Ann and Jo.

Mary Martin

August 17, 2009

Kris, Ann and everyone, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. Please let us know if there is anything we can do....anything at all. May God's peace be with all of you now and always. Your Dad is at peace in the Lord's loving arms.

Love,
Mary, Bill, Adam and Patrick
Norfolk Virginia

August 16, 2009

Dear Jo, Ann & Chris, i am so sorry for your loss,I will keep you in my PRAYERS .Love Jean Roberts Loftin my phone # 704 827 2334 email is [email protected] mail is 104 Loftin Lane Mount Holly NC 28120

Renee Loftin Clemmer

August 16, 2009

Dear Aunt Jo, Ann, Kris and Family,
I was sorry to hear that Uncle Otis has left this world. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. I wonder what type of aircraft he chose to fly up to heaven? I will always remember his smile and sweet personality. One of my fondest memories is him playing the fiddle at a family gathering. May God bless all of you during your time of grief.
Sincerely,

August 16, 2009

My sincerely condolences to Ann, Kris, Mrs. Ingebritsen and his grandchildren. I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Ingebritsen's passing. Not only was he the picture of living life to its fullest (tennis, volunteering, humor) he was a kind and generous man and I enjoyed getting to know him while living in Marlbank during my adult years, since I really didn't know him when I was a kid. After my husband's passing, he was soo kind to give me videos he had taken of Doug and Doug's years working with the swim team. Your dad/husband exemplied what it is to be a part of the Marlbank community. While it saddens me to see these founders of this fantastic neighborhood departing, their community spirit, dedication and friendship shall live in our hearts and minds. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Kelly Snyder

Mabel Washington Jenkins

August 16, 2009

Dear Ann and Family. I was sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, now and always.

Hogge-Tate Memorial VFW Post 824's Color Guard

All-American VFWPost824

August 16, 2009

Hogge-Tate Memorial VFW Post 824 mourns the loss of Otis C. Ingebritsen and remembers the distinguished military service that our VFW Comrade gave the Army Air Corps and this great nation of ours in World War Two. Comrade Otis was and always will remain on the list of charter members who started our VFW post in December, 1993. We continue to serve our community and its many veterans, work that Comrade Otis helped to start. We are proud to have had him in our post. We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends and pray for God's Blessings on all of those who were privileged to have known him as we did during his long life.

- Sent on behalf of Hogge-Tate Memorial VFW Post and Ladies Auxiliary 824 of Grafton, VA

Helen Kiser

August 16, 2009

To the Ingebritsen Family,
Please accept our sympathy and condolences from the Spooner clan. Otis was a special friend of the Spooner family for many years. I have fond memories playing at his home and babysitting his children. He was loved and will be missed by many.

August 16, 2009

With sincere sympathy to Jo, Kris, Ann and families on the loss of cousin Otis. We treasure the visits we have had with him and all of you over the years. We will truly miss him. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to all, Sandy & Bill

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