Per Ottesen: key obituary facts
Is Per Ottesen dead? Yes. Per Ottesen died on June 16, 2026, at age 93.
Cause of death: Per Ottesen's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Per Ottesen known for?
He was known as Norwegian sports official (born 1932).
More about Per Ottesen
Per Ottesen, the Norwegian sports official who served as president of the Norwegian Ski Federation from 1985 to 1987, died on June 16, 2026, at the age of 93.
Born on October 19, 1932, he came from Trondheim and held leadership roles in local and regional skiing, including chairing Byåsen IL and the Sør-Trøndelag District Skiing Association. He became vice president of the Norwegian Ski Federation in 1982 before being elected to its top post three years later.
Ottesen was also credited with helping bring the 1997 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships to his hometown and later led the event’s organizing committee. He was decorated with the King’s Medal of Merit in gold.