Mabel L. Ottenbreit, 84

Mabel L. Ottenbreit passed away in Kalispell on Nov. 29, 2009. Mabel was born to Marinus and Nellie Sather Ibsen on Jan. 17, 1925, on the family farm at Dagmar. During World War II, Mabel worked for the Quarter Master Supply Depot, Civil Service, Seattle. She later transferred to the Persido in San Francisco. She also was employed by Pacific Transport. She married Math F. Ottenbreit on Oct. 29, 1948. They lived in Eureka, Calif., where they both worked. They returned to Montana and settled in Whitefish where their son was born. They farmed near Dagmar until 1981, spending summers there. During that time they also maintained a home in Whitefish. Mabel and Math built a home on Whitefish Lake in 1972 and they spent their retirement there. Mabel enjoyed music and dancing, and led an active life. She cherished her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Math F. Ottenbreit; and her brother, Vernon Ibsen. Survivors include son, Steven Ottenbreit, and Paula, and granddaughters, Jennica, Erika and Teresa Ottenbreit, all of the Seattle area; and her sister, Helen Ottenbreit, of Billings. A memorial service is being planned and will be announced at a later date.