Ohrtman, Jonathan David (1987-2012)

OHRTMAN, ANDERSON, KILLEEN, MOHWINKEL, JOHNSON

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 8/11/2012 at 21:33:34

Jonathan David Ohrtman
October 06, 1987 - August 07, 2012

Newell, Iowa

Jonathan "Jon" Ohrtman, age 24, of Newell, Iowa, died August 7, 2012, in rural Newell.

Jonathan David was born October 6, 1987, at Stewart Memorial Hospital in Lake City, Iowa, the son of David Ohrtman and Kimberly Killeen Anderson. As an infant, he was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in Fonda.

Growing up, Jon attended Newell – Fonda High School, graduating with the class of 2006. Subsequently, he attended Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa, where he earned a Nursing Degree in 2011. He was currently working as a registered nurse at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.

Jon valued both his family and friends, and he enjoyed spending time with them. An avid sports fan over the years, he especially loved watching Iowa Hawkeye Football. He also enjoyed doing home building projects. Additionally, Jon had a special gift for drawing and art work. He was currently getting into shape by lifting weights and running in relays. His last adventure was the Warrior Dash. He had a contagious smile and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He will be forever remembered as a fun-loving friend to many and a loving and devoted son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin to his family.

Those left to cherish Jon’s memory include his father, David Ohrtman, of Newell, Iowa; his mother, Kimberly (Bob) Anderson, of Salem, Iowa; his sister, Ashley Ohrtman, of New London, Iowa; his niece, Adrianna Ohrtman, of New London, Iowa; his grandparents, Richard and Linda Killeen, of Sac City; his aunt, Lisa Killeen, of Sac City; his uncle and aunt, Ed and Sheryl Ohrtman, of Fonda; his cousins: Carl Ohrtman, of Fonda, and Rachel Mohwinkel, and family, of Newell; as well as extended family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tom and Helen Ohrtman, and his great grandparents, Eldore and Dorothy Killeen and William and Nina Johnson.

Visitation: 2:00-7:00 p.m., August 10, 2012, at Bethel Baptist Church in Newell, Iowa.
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., August 11, 2012, at Bethel Baptist Church in Newell, Iowa.
Interment: August 11, 2012, at Newell Cemetery in Newell, Iowa.

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Newell Man Dies in Car-Semi Accident

Friday, August 10, 2012

A 24-year-old Newell man lost his life in a head-on car-semi tractor trailer accident Tuesday morning on Highway 7. Jonathon David Ohrtman, the driver of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver of the semi, Robert Bainbridge, 32, of Albert City, suffered minor injuries and was transported by private vehicle for medical care.

The accident was reported by a 911 call at 9:20 a.m., 3.5 miles east of Newell. County deputies, Newell Police, and Newell firefighters responded. It was determined that Ohrtman had been alone in the westbound car, and a preliminary investigation indicates the car crossed the center line into the path of the eastbound semi. The force of the collision drove the vehicles into opposite ditches. Investigation into the cause of the accident is continuing. Sheriff's officials said Ohrtman had been returning home after working all night at a Fort Dodge hospital.

During the work to free the victim from his car, heat became overwhelming, and several firefighters needing treatment for heat exhaustion. One Newell firefighter was transported by ambulance to BVRMC for heat exhaustion.

Also assisting at the scene were the Fonda Fire Department, the Iowa State Patrol, the Iowa D.O.T, the Pocahontas County Sheriff's Office, the Newell Ambulance, the BVRMC paramedics, the Fonda Ambulance, and the BV County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Ohrtman was an outstanding student, athlete, and artist at Newell-Fonda High School. He graduated from Iowa Central Community College in the nursing program and was employed in Fort Dodge. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Newell. Visitation will be Friday 2:00-7:00 p.m. at Bethel Baptist.

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