We Remember
OTTENBREIT, Mildred “Millie”
January 1, 1931 — November 8, 2022
The family of Mildred “Millie” Ottenbreit wish to announce her passing on November 8, 2022, at the age of 91 years. Mildred is predeceased by her husband Siegfried “Sig” Ottenbreit on October 27, 2022. She is survived by her four children, Brenda Clark (Rick), Lorna Low (Dick), Brian (Jan), and Lyle (Debbie); her 8 grandchildren, Mike (Erin), Lisa, Scott (Carrie), Brad (Ang), Melissa (Chris), Katie (Wolter), Rachel, and Curtis; 5 great-grandchildren, Lia, Mackenzie, Bennett, Cassandra, and Christine; 1 great-great-grandchild, Dominic; plus numerous other family members and friends that will be missing her presence.
Millie was born on the family farm in Killaly, Saskatchewan on January 1, 1931. She met dad in 1946 at a Church Bazaar, while playing bingo. He asked her for a dance, and they were married on June 21, 1949, in Killaly, Saskatchewan. This past June, they celebrated 73 years of marriage. Millie was a dedicated homemaker, tending to her children, and also was a well known jack of all trades. She was an excellent seamstress, artist, cook, carpenter, and more. She could even be seen climbing scaffolding on the outside of the house giving it a new coat of whitewash paint, building her grape arbors, or tending to her amazing 7-foot-tall raspberry plants. Mom loved to go to dances, joined bowling, sold Avon, volunteered and was a long-time member of the CWL ladies’ group. Mom also loved to play bingo and enter contests, or lotteries. She was always lucky in winning anything she tried. Mom made many memorable trips back to Saskatchewan each summer, where most of her extended family lived. She also enjoyed the Reno bus tours and working alongside dad, and she made many friends along the way. Other parts of the world she got to experience were Alaska, Yukon, California, Mexico, Hawaii, and Europe. Mom always welcomed visitors into her home, while preparing them some type of good homecooked meal.
There will be no service at this time – a combined Memorial/Celebration of Life for Millie and Sig will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, Millie had requested that those wishing to may donate to a charity of their choice.
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From cousin Bernice Mackowetsky and her children Dale & Brenda and their families, we send our sympathies and hearts are with you all!💕
Dear family of Millie & Sig. Yes, they belong together! Having witnessed many of the issues you note in their obits, what a joy to have known them.
They surely shared their time and lifestyle with others so graciously. Memories of them are many & will be treasured. May they Rest in Peace as they are embraced by Mary and Jesus in their Eternal home. God bless ALL of you who mourn their loss. Betty Yarrow (nee Schneider)
My condolences to Grandma Lorna and family. I wish I had the chance to have met them more during our time spent here on earth. May she Rest In Peace.
Dick, Lorna and all the family,
When Ev told me that Millie had passed, my heart broke extra-open for you all. I think of Millie with thoughts of food, raspberries, and her doll collection! One day she brought each one out and I took my mother-in-law over to visit her and look at all of the dolls. Your mom was awesome. Also, I remember your dad taking me to look at all of his collections of everything you could think of! The loss of both your mom and dad so close to each other is so hard. They were so well thought of by hundreds of people, and will never be forgotten. You are in my prayers. Sincerely, Chris Sladen
We were saddened to hear of Mildred’s passing but happy that she is now with Sig, as being such a close couple that they were, how could they do without the other.. How coincidental and special that she went to be with Sig on his Birthday.!! Knowing how organized they were , a party was probably awaiting.
We so enjoyed our visits with both of them, and have such great memories made in Allan, both at school and in the whole community. Such great people in have in our town.
The last time we visited in May of this year, Sig mentioned that Mildred always had the yearning to move back to Allan. Everyone there would have been happy.
Sympathy to all the family, grandchildren and great grand children, know you will miss them but know that they are in a happy place and someday hopefully meet again.
My deepest condolences go out to Brenda, Lorna and all the family. I am so saddened to learn of both Mildred & Sig’s passing. I am a cousin to Mildred. Our mothers were sisters. It is hard enough to lose one, but to lose both so close together, I just cannot imagine the sorrow. Mildred used to send my mother the most beautiful birthday cards. In fact I still have kept the one she sent to my mother on her 95th birthday.–it is a beautiful card. Mildred was such a lovely person. Years ago, my mother and I went along in one of their trips to Reno, Nevada. We all had such a good time all the way there and back. Mildred and Sig were such a unique couple. In a way it’s not so surprising that Mildred would leave soon after Sig. Blessings to all the family and may Mildred & Sig rest in heavenly peace.