Melvin W. Ottensmeyer, 76, passed away on June 22, 2026, at SSM St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO of natural causes.
Mel was born on August 2, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Melvin B. and Henrietta V. (Moll) Ottensmeyer. He graduated from Northwest High School in 1967 and went on to earn his degree from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.
Mel dedicated most of his professional life to serving his community as a retail pharmacist in Decatur, IL.
Those who knew Mel understood that he was a man of contrasts. Frugal and practical by nature, he could still surprise people with acts of kindness and a genuinely warm heart. He often enjoyed solitude, yet he was equally capable of striking up conversations and talking with anyone who crossed his path. His unique personality made him memorable to those who knew him.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents and his dear friend, Karen.
He is survived by his sister, Janice Schroeder; his nephews, Steve and Kyle Moul; his lifelong friend, Conant Braun; his stepdaughters, Jessica Michael and Amanda Muthleb; and many beloved stepgrandchildren.
A memorial will be held at Kutis Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd, Mehlville, MO on July 25, 2026 at 11 a.m.