Background
Ostby was born on August 17, 1924 in Superior, Wisconsin.
Ostby was born on August 17, 1924 in Superior, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin–Madison.
During World World War II, he served with the United States Navy. Ostby then received his bachelor and law degrees from University of Wisconsin–Madison and then practiced law. He served as honorary consul for Norway and was executive of the Wisconsin Railroad Association.
He died in Madison, Wisconsin.
He was a Republican.
Ostby was a member of the Assembly from 1949 to 1950.