Nicholas Charles Oftelie
Nicholas Charles Oftelie
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Nicholas Charles Oftelie aka Crocodile Grin, words and song lyrics came so freely to you, but they fail us now to express our immense love and tremendous heartbreak at this time.
Nicholas Charles Oftelie was born on Oct 29th to his parents Juanita Garcia and Robert Oftelie in the town of Grand Rapids, MN, and left us on April 15th, 2025. Nico resided in Robbinsdale, MN and leaves behind both parents; his three siblings Antonio Oftelie, Nathan Oftelie, and Erica Garcia-Jones; and his six nephews Michael Rimnac, DeCarlos Garcia, Antonio Jones, Mateo Jones, Hunter Oftelie, and Noah Oftelie.
Nico was a talented, caring, loving, empathetic, hilarious, self-less person. A legend. Nico graced us with 40.5 years, 14,706 days to be exact, and left us on Tuesday evening, April 15th. It was more time than this earth deserved with a human like Nico, but we'd all give anything for just one more day with him.
Celebration of him and his life on May 3rd with more details to come. It will be very "Nico centric". We'd love for you all to share your happiest memories and moments with Nico and make it the event HE would want. There of course will be music and there of course will be a mic, so let's make him "proud as a peacock". I know he will be there with us all.
For those who've known Nico, you know there are no words to do enough justice. He cared for everyone, he NEVER left without an "I love you", no matter what he was personally facing he felt YOU, what YOU were going through, building others up, putting everyone above himself. He loved like no one I've ever known. He expressed so much through his music that we've all loved, enjoyed, appreciated. He will live on forever though all of us.
Nico and his family all believed that a happy life starts with a happy home. While flowers and memorials are deeply appreciated by the family, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to The Alexandra House to support families in need of safe housing https://www.alexandrahouse.org/donate/
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Nathan Ness
May 1, 2025
Nico was a unique, creative, kind, and caring person. I found him optimistic and open-minded and also sensitive about injustices. He was principled and pure in subtle ways and would stand behind an underdog, without self-serving motives. Although he was significantly more skilled at the guitar, he was supportive and encouraging of my playing. He was a person who built others up and did so in a genuine way, without hidden agendas. Nico's authenticity, compassion, and creative spirit leaves a lasting impression.
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Phil Howe
April 24, 2025
Gone too soon, I was just thinking about you, been listening to Dylan lately. We grew apart, but I always get nostalgic when you come to mind. Rest well.
Chris Boyd
April 22, 2025
Rest in peace, Nico. I´ve been mainlining Modest Mouse and Bob Dylan since I heard. I miss you, my brother. `Til we meet again.
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