In Memory of Todd Allen Ostrer December 15, 1967 October 7, 2011

Todd Ostrer passed away October 7, 2011 after battling congestive heart failure, diabetes and other complications for several years. He was only 43 years old. He leaves behind 5 daughters and a grandson, the youngest daughter of which is 10 years old. They desperately need help to pay for funeral expenses, medical bills and transition to life without their dad whom was their sole provider. We respectfully ask everyone for their help through donations in any amount and thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

A good cause

My name is Rick Fletcher and I am known to this family as “Uncle Rick”. I have started this family memorial fund at the urging of family and friends. Like Todd, I have never really been one to ask for financial help, but with Todd’s passing the children are looking to me for strength, guidance and support. My resources are limited, but I am doing what I can for them; first by giving their dad a proper funeral and resting place so that the family can start having closure. With the family being so spread out and the economy as it is Todd’s family is unable to provide or help with financial support at this time. Todd himself was struggling financially the last many years dealing with his health issues. Along with that, his children are inundated with medical bills and other expenses that will have to be addressed.

Background and history

Todd Ostrer was my best friend and business partner for over 17 years. We called each other “brother” and I have been Uncle Rick to his kids practically since they were born, but really only since they came into Todd’s life at their very young ages. Even though only the eldest daughter is biologically Todd’s, he treated and raised all of the girls as though they were his own. He worked to become the father they needed and give them a better life and childhood than he had. He is the only “real” dad the kids have ever really known. This alone illustrates the kind of man Todd was. He didn’t talk much about his childhood, but I knew it was tumultuous and abusive and he always said to me that all he wanted was to give his kids a better childhood and chance in life to succeed. He worked tirelessly hard to provide that and loved and treated his girls like they were his own through good times and hard times. They are his kids.

Several years ago Todd suffered his first heart attack and a stroke. He then had another mild stroke and heart attack again. Each time it seemed to take him longer and longer to recuperate and get back to work. He was a big part of our company together and our business suffered greatly without him at full speed and at the helm. Then, in December of last year he suffered a major heart attack. In addition, he endured complications that required surgery and the removal of some organs. The doctors said it was truly a miracle he survived it all. Todd being the person he was seemed to take it in stride and took on his situation with fervor, grit and a sense of humor. He said he did not want to die and wanted to be around to see his girls grow up and see the birth of his grandson. He tried very hard to change his life to his new reality even though his reality was weekly doctor appointments and taking a lot of medications; all while being a single dad to his 10 year old and being there for his other daughters and grandson. Todd stayed with us for 10 months longer. He seemed to be doing so well and beating the odds. It was a sudden shock for everyone. Unfortunately, he collapsed in a store while shopping with his children having suffered yet another heart attack at his young age.

A plea for your help

Todd was a successful entrepreneur and made a good living using technology and the Internet. He was a technology “junkie” and lived the majority of his life online where he has countless friends and associates. He was a generous person where he himself gave a lot and supported others in need or causes that were worthy. However, his health issues took its toll on his finances and there is little to nothing left for his family.

So, it is fitting that the very technology he loved so much is being used in asking the world-wide online community for their help to support his family he loved so much….to help them because they literally have nothing now. It goes without saying that, in these times, it is tough for almost everyone and giving a donation in any amount is a stretch and sacrifice. However, if you can find it in your hearts to make a donation, in any amount, to help this family it would be so greatly appreciated. It would honor the memory of Todd Ostrer; a business man, a brother, and a father who tried to give his family a better life.

Thank you for your time.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Donations can be made by:

• Via PayPal either by clicking here or on the donation button below
• Directly at any US BANK branch under the name Todd A. Ostrer Family Memorial Fund
• By mail to: Todd A. Ostrer Family Memorial Fund, PO Box 1697, Gresham, OR, 97030

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