Saint Paul, Minnesota
Godfrey - Hon. Otis H., Jr., age 77, passed away July 17, 2002, at his home in St. Paul. Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Survived by wife of 56 years, Jean; children Otis III 'Tracy' (Ann) of Golden Valley, Carol (Tom) Warren of Brunswick, ME, Louise (Richard) Jones of St....
Read MoreI wish to extend my sympathies to the family. I was a long-term employee of First Trust Company/US Bank Private Financial Services. When the Judge would stop in he always had a funny story or joke and I looked forward to his vists. My prayer are with all of you.
Cathy Brandes
Cathy Brandes
July 22, 2002 | Peoria, AZ
Dear Jean and family members;
Otey and I go back a long, long way. Over the years we had many a laugh getting off lines from Damon Runyon's stories of the Broadway characters. It was like a competition of sorts. On some of my visits I read to him from those stories when he was at the Presb.Home and the VA. He got a chuckle each time which was good to see. I tried one case before him and, despite our long time friendship, he was no easier on me than on any other lawyer, stickler that he...
Ralph Peterson
July 19, 2002 | St. Paul, MN
Judge Godfrey will remain in my memories as one of those "cranky" judges, who would not hesitate to chastise you roundly in court, if you did something to displease him, but would compliment you, and extend his friendliness toward you when you did well. As a Police Officer, it was always a pleasure to appear in his court. He was a fair, competent, and respected member of the judiciary. He will be missed by those who knew him.
Gerald E. Dexter
July 19, 2002 | St. Paul, MN
