William Rountree Otte

William Rountree Otte: September 9, 1982: September 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of William Rountree Otte who passed away unexpectedly on September 15th, 2025 in Minneapolis, MN. William was born in Dallas, TX on September 9, 1982. He attended Jesuit College Prep, graduating in 2001. He was active on the debate team and assisted as a debate coach and moderator in his junior and senior years.
William attended Vanderbilt University from 2001 thru 2012, earning his B.S. in 2005, his Masters in 2006, and his Ph.D. in 2012, all in Computer Sciences. His career included serving as an adjunct assistant professor at Vanderbilt doing internal research for the university and funded research for clients. William relocated with his family to Minneapolis in 2016 to become a software engineer at Nevelex (a DirectTv affiliate) designing improvements to set-top boxes and satellite connectivity.
William was the son of Calvin Otte and Dr. Hollon Meaders. He was preceded in death by his father in 2021 and by his paternal grandparents Chester Willie and Lulie (Jacoby) Otte and his maternal grandparents Kenneth and Sarah (Rountree) Meaders.
William is survived by his wife Lindsay Johnson Otte and a daughter Ingrid Gail Otte of Edina, MN.
He leaves behind his beloved mother Hollon Meaders, and several uncles, aunts, and cousins in the Meaders family. William also has a brother James (Kimberly) Otte and two nieces, and a sister Ashley Otte. He was close to his stepfather Dr. Carlos Laos and Dr. Laos' extended family.
He was, in the kindest of terms, a computer-geek with a bias for all-things iOS. He was an avid gamer and well-known in the Destiny on-line community. Later, he enthusiastically espoused the science and making of mead and became a serious devotee of the beverage in and around Minneapolis, including acting as taster-judge in several national competitions. Rounding out his survivors are three precious dogs Foxy, Octy, and Birdie who shared the family home.
Will had an extraordinary passion for cooking and expressed his love and care for people by making delicious meals. (His BBQ lamb chops were especially good!)
He was well liked and respected by those with whom he worked. He will be forever missed, and his memory celebrated by the innumerable colleagues and friends he made across the globe.
William's cremains will be interred in private ceremonies (at the behest of the family) in Fredericksburg, TX and Dallas, TX, recognizing his connections to those communities.

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