Ronald Henry Ottesen, age 81, of 148 Deerpoint Lane, Traphill, NC, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Pruitt Health in Elkin, NC.

He was born May 20, 1935 in Essex County, NJ, to the late Harold and Anne Ottesen.

He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Sparta. He owned his own special effects business, Efex Specialists in the New York City area. Ron worked in films such as King Kong and The Wiz.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Julie Ottesen of the home; three sons, Daniel Ottesen, Ronald Ottesen Jr. and John Ottesen; three grandchildren, Danny Ottesen, Eric Ottesen, and Andrew Ottesen; two great-grandchildren, Noah Ottesen and Delilah Ottesen; two stepdaughters, Lauren Sinclair and Holly Sinclair; two step-grandchildren, Wade Sisson and Benjamin Sisson; one cousin, Peter Ottesen.

The family will hold a memorial service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Christ Episcopal Church in Sparta, NC, with Reverend Stephanie Parker officiating.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the congregation of Christ Episcopal Church in Sparta, Donald and Aaron Frances, Jill and Joe Woodie and Lois Foster.

Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Ottesen family, and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.