Theodore "Tim" M. Ottesen III

Theodore (Tim) M. Ottesen III, Greenfield, passed away October 25, 2026 at home. Tim was born December 30, 1953 to Theodore (Ted) M. and Charlotte (Coburn) Ottesen in Dayton, Ohio. 

Tim proudly served in the United States Marines. 

Tim leaves a legacy as a hard working, self-made business man. He spent his life building a successful business and reputation in road construction. Tim took great pride in the companies (T & R and Indiana Traffic Services ITS) he created and the incredible network of business associates, colleagues, and friendships established in the industry that will be remembered for generations. 

When not focusing on work, Tim’s adventures included owning harness racing horses, driving race cars, flying airplanes, and playing golf. 

Tim married Kathi (Bales) Henderson on December 30, 1994. They spent nearly 32 years of life side by side building the business, exploring new places, spoiling their dogs, and cheering on their Indianapolis Colts, Pacers, and Fever teams. 

Tim is survived by children, Theo (Caitlin) Ottesen, Gary (Marlena) McDougall, Julie Sobczak, and Wendi (Donnie) West; his siblings Robert Ottesen (Ali Ochs) and Michael (Xi Xi) Ottesen and Deborah Price; mother-in-law Louise Bales; siblings-in-law Bonnie (Randy) Smith, Debbie Waple, Ron (Leslie) Bales and Linda (John) Stapleton; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers James (Coby) and Steve Ottesen; and niece Stephanie Ottesen.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, with funeral services at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, in Noblesville. Burial will be at Eagle Creek Cemetery in Westfield.