John W. Ottum of Cedar Grove, Dresden, ME passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Karen, by his side on January 16, 2026. He was born on January 4, 1945, in Portland to Jean and Alvin E. Ottum.
He was a graduate of Falmouth High School in 1965, and he then joined the Navy. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He was 1st Selectman of Dreden for many years, a member of the Dresden Historical Society, a member of the American Legion, and a member of the Mason’s. He retired from BIW in 2008 as an Electrical Marine Designer.
He is survived by his 2 sisters, Andrea Arnold and Vicki Wellman, 2 brothers, Alvin E Ottum and his wife Cathy, and Eric Ottum and his wife Anne; 2 Sister-in-laws, Jean Albert and Jackie Meggvier, as well as several nieces and nephews.
We wish to thank Chans Hospice of Brunswick and the team for their loving care.