Spencer Otteson

Spencer Shane Otteson, 33, of Canby MN, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with colon cancer.  Funeral service was Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Grace Life Church in Marshall, MN, with Pastor Doug Wing officiating. Houseman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel in Canby, MN, is entrusted with the arrangements.

Spencer was born November 8, 1987, in Willmar, son of Glenn and Vicki (Thompson) Otteson. He grew up south of Brooten and attended BBE, graduating in 2006. On June 8, 2012, Spencer was united in marriage to Amanda Jacobson. That year, he graduated from St. Cloud State and moved to Canby, beginning his teaching career, where he taught science and coached basketball and golf. He earned two master’s degrees from SMSU in educational leadership and administration. Spencer was an avid outdoorsman who loved traveling, camping, and hiking with his family. In his spare time, you would find him golfing, hunting, or fishing.

Spencer is survived by his wife, Amanda of nine years; children, Blake, Korra, and Eli; parents, Glenn and Vicki Otteson; siblings, Marci (Darin) Schwinghammer, Jerad (Tammy) Otteson, and Tyler (Shana) Otteson; in-laws, Paul and Renae Jacobson; sisters-in-law, Shannon (Robert C.) Camargo and Marisa (Oscar) Gonzalez; nieces and nephews, Logan, Parker, Morgan, Brady, Jade, Charlie, Izzy, Beckett, Elyse, Savanna, Elias, and Madelyn.  

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Olaf and Edith Otteson and Donald and Lorraine Thompson.