Ottar Fransen Vien was born on March 2, 1883 to Hans and Louise (Hoel) Vien in Norway. Ottar had multiple siblings. Their names where Frank, Nils, Halfdon Aagot, Berger, Torolf, Helene, and Helga. He Immigrated to America in 1906 and Landed at New York Port, New York, Usa. He moved To Fulton,Wisconsin after immigrating, and later in 1910 he married Rena Merrifield. They had 3 boys named Stanley,( September 18, 1910) Alfred,  (October 10, 1912) and Rolf ( August 24,1916). He died on September 19, 1963 and was preceded in death by his parents Hans ( June 5, 1897) and Louise (September 4, 1913), and his son Stanley (Beatrice) *January 23, 1962*. He is survived by his 2 sons Alfred (Eleanor) *June 14, 1996* Vien and Rolf (Myrleen) *October 19, 1968* Vien. Grandsons Gary (Vickie) Vien and Franklin (Deceased) Vien, Grandaughters Elizabeth (Alan) Kind, Mary (Bill) Babb, Bonnie (Greg) Foley, and Sue (Eric Ethen, Steve) Carlson.