ORTNER, Robert Casper c1919-1985

ORTNER, KURTZ, CROSBY, TOWNSENT, RUHOFF

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 8/11/2013 at 18:36:10

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Robert Ortner

Memorial services for Robert Ortner, 65, of Tavemier, Florida, formerly of Waterloo, were Monday at 10:30 a.m. in Tavernier. Following cremation the ashes were flown and interned at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Mr. Ortner died April 19, 1985 at a Miami hospital, following a short illness.

Mr. Ortner was born December 26, 1920*, near Dunkerton, the son of Joseph and Josephine Ortner. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 20 years. He then served as a supervisor of ticket scheduling with National Air Line in New Orleans, La., until he retired in 1978.

He is survived by two daughters, Madeline Crosby of Cutoff, La., and Donna Townsend of Key Largo, Florida; a son, Gary Ortner of Shidell, La.; six grandchildren; and a sister, Mildred R. Ruhoff of Waterloo.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine, in 1966. Friends wishing may make memorials to the church of their choice.

Source: Waterloo Daily Courier, Wednesday, April 24, 1985
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*SSDI has his date of birth as December 24, 1919.

Josephine Ortner's maiden name was Kurtz according to researcher Jessica.
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According to the Florida Death Index:
Robert Casper Ortner
Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998
birth: 24 December 1919
death: 19 April 1985 Dade, Florida, United States
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Social Security Death Index:

Given Name: Robert
Surname: Ortner
Birth Date: 24 December 1919
Social Security Number: 560-36-0281
State: California
Last Place of Residence: Monroe, Florida
Previous Residence Postal Code: 33070
Event Date: April 1985
Age: 66