Lloyd Warren Ostebee

Lloyd Ostebee Lloyd was born on Wednesday October 23rd, 1929. The next day the stock market crashed to begin the greatest economic calamity of the century. He always maintained it was not his fault. Lloyd was raised along with his sister Marilyn by his parents Lloyd and Mary (Iverson) in North Minneapolis. His father failed to pass along any of his aptitude for mechanics and mischief, but he did manage to inspire a lifelong passion for music- both playing and listening. From his mother Lloyd inherited a cheerful wit and a deep compassion for others that he never lost. From both parents he received the gift of faith. Growing up during the Great Depression and World War II he learned that you don't have to have many material goods to enjoy life. In the cultural melting pot that was north Minneapolis Lloyd developed friendships with seven other young men that saw them through Jordan Junior High, North High School, The US Army and the University of Minnesota. They remained close their entire lives. Carry on Bill, Ray and Earl. Caddying to earn a extra dollars introduced Lloyd to his beloved golf. While never a great scorer he had a pure, sweet swing. He played regularly at Armour (Later Francis Gross) for parts of eight decades. In later life he greatly enjoyed being paired up with interesting people, all the better if they were good golfers. Thanks David and crew. Lloyd's interest in mathematics and the influence of Gene Melander led him to a degree in accounting and a job with Arthur Anderson in Chicago. He always had his golf clubs along as he conducted audits around the country. When in Chicago he lived on Rush Street and was a frequent visitor to the famous jazz clubs that lined the street. In 1957 he feigned ignorance in the operation of a Thermofax machine (Google it) in order to strike up a conversation with a pretty secretary. That secretary and love of his life Marjorie Ruh of Batavia, Illinois married him on May 17th 1958. He never lost his sense of wonder and appreciation of the fact that she married him. Lloyd and Marjorie built a new home in St. Anthony Village in 1960. Shortly thereafter Lloyd went to work for North American Life Insurance Co. Initially working in premium accounting, he was chosen to be part of the team tasked to automate that process using an infant product from IBM- the mainframe computer. He enjoyed being part of the Systems Analysis/Programming team under Will Nelson until his retirement from NALAC (now Allianz) in 1992. Lloyd and Marjorie added two children, Laura and Craig to the family in 1960 and 1962. Laura's involvement in the outstanding music program at St. Anthony Village rekindled his interest in the clarinet, something that brought him enormous pleasure for years thereafter. Driving Craig to years of early morning swimming practices was done without complaint. He found attending Football games much more enjoyable. Lloyd took great pride in his kids and remained a staunch advocate and loving advisor to them for the rest of his life. Retirement brought great travel adventures (often in the company of Jim and JoAnne Horn), and more opportunities to golf. When grand children came along Lloyd enjoyed nothing more than to share in their lives. He and Marjorie made many trips to Illinois and South Dakota to visit. He was immensely proud of all of his grandchildren. The twilight of his life brought about a move into an apartment in St. Anthony Village. More time was spent viewing golf than playing and Sudoku helped provide intellectual challenge. Marjorie served Cocoa and cookies at 3:15 and a cocktail at 5:30 each day. He relished them and her company. Lloyd was preceded death by his parents Lloyd and Mary, sister Marylin Smith, her husband Duane and their children Brian, Kimberly and Leslie. Lloyd will be sorely missed by his wife Marjorie of St. Anthony Village, daughter Laura (Randy) Christensen of Batavia Ill, son Craig (Pam) Ostebee of Harrisburg South Dakota and Grand Children Katy (Frank) Gaudio, Tommy Christensen, Ben Ostebee and Matt Ostebee. Shortly before his passing a caregiver of Lloyd's exclaimed- "What a charming, delightful man". That he was. The service will be live streamed at Washburn-McReavy.com Memorial service will be held at 5pm on Friday, May 28th with visitation starting at 3pm, all at Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel 2610 19th Ave NE, Minneapolis 612-781-1999

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Lloyd Warren Ostebee

October 23, 1929 - May 5, 2021

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Lloyd Warren Ostebee

October 23, 1929 - May 5, 2021

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