William Oothoudt Obituary
We announce the death of William Oothoudt (Mapleton, Minnesota), who passed away on November 3, 2026, at the age of 56. William will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Oothoudt to pay them a last tribute.
William will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew William will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. William’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his mother Gloria Theis; and his pet Boss. He is survived by: his brothers, Steven Oothoudt and Dwayne Oothoudt (Lori); his stepfather Tom Theis; and his nieces and nephews, Ty Oothoudt, Chase Oothoudt, Connor Brough and Megan Accornero.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 28th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Mapleton Community Center (304 2nd Ave NE, Mapleton, MN 56065).
The family asks that memorial donations be made to the Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society (BENCHS) (https://benchs.org) in honor of Bill's lifelong love of animals.
