Obituaries

January 19, 1945 to December 10, 2021

WINAMAC - John W. Ortman, 76, of Winamac, passed away Friday, Dec. 10,at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester.

He was born Jan. 19, 1945, at home in rural Pulaski County, to the late Julius G. and Lois B. Meiser Ortman. He attended Fairview School through eighth grade and Star City School through12th grade. He worked on the family farm alongside his father and brother. In 1966, he joined the Indiana Army National Guard and served six years. On Nov. 18, 1967 he married Rachelle Lain in Lawton. She survives.

John Ortman

Survivors also include:
John Ortman Jr., West Lafayette, Son
Jeff Ortman, Winamac, Son
Scott Pratt, Charleston, SC, Son-in-law
Abigail (Caleb) Johnson, Granddaughter
Michaela (Taylor) Jordan, Granddaughter
Haylee Patton, Granddaughter
Bonnie (Paul) Weaver, Royal Center, Sister
Donald (Teresa) Ortman, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Tammy Pratt, Daughter
Joan Army, Sister

Mr. Ortman was a member of Bethel Bible Church in Winamac for nearly 50 years, where he served as an usher and greeter. He was also a member of Northern Indiana Power from the Past, where he served as a director. He was employed as a deliveryman at CFS in Kewanna. He had formerly worked at Wilson Foods in Logansport, as well as at Galbreath, Inc. in Winamac. He raised hogs for 24 years and was proud to be a farmer. He enjoyed collecting farm toys and was a tractor and tool enthusiast. He was kind and never met a stranger. He thoroughly enjoyed sharing the Gospel with others. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18, at Bethel Bible Church in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Saturday at the with Pastor Don Whipple officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will provide military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Bethel Bible Church Missionary Fund.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.