David F. Oltedale

David F. Oltedale, 86, passed away December 23, 2022. He was the husband of the late Elsie (Palmgren) and the former husband of Barbara (Forest) MacDonald. Born in East Greenwich he was a son of the late Sven O. and Edna (Algren) Oltedale.

David was employed alongside his brother Richard for decades at the Bay Mill in West Warwick. The mill was founded by their father Sven which was originally located in East Greenwich. He was a graduate of East Greenwich High School, a US Army veteran and a man of strong Christian faith.

He was passionate about music especially playing the trumpet.  He played trumpet in various Rhode Island settings including; the RI Orchestra, the Warwick City Orchestra and at Emanuel Lutheran Church, where he also sang in the choir. He was a past Treasurer at Emanuel Lutheran and had numerous longtime friends from the church.

With deep gratitude, the family wishes to thank the staff at Sunny View Nursing Home in Warwick for their compassionate care.

He is survived by two sons Mark S. Oltedale and his wife Gail of North Kingstown and their son Justin and Erik Oltedale of West Greenwich; his brother John “Jack” Oltedale and nieces Deborah Oltedale Chandler and Sarah Oltedale Crawley. He was the brother of the late Richard Oltedale.

Funeral service Friday December 30 ^th at 11:00 am at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 20 Leaf St., West Warwick. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, East Greenwich. Calling hours: Thursday December 29 ^th from 5-7 pm at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church.