Stephen A. Stortz

Stephen A. Stortz, 92, passed away on November 15, 2022, at St. Agnes Hospital – Fond du Lac surrounded by his family.
Stephen was born September 5, 1930, at home, son of Stephen and Catherine Stortz.
He was a graduate from Mayville High School, class of 1948. After high school, he was employed by John Deere. In 1951 he was drafted into the army as a truck driver & Chaplin’s assistant in the Korea conflict.
He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Charlotte Langenhorst on September 26, 1953, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville. Together they raised a beautiful family consisting of six children.
Stephen worked as a truck driver for Berlin Rendering for 36 years.
He was a member of Mayville Lions Club for 30+ years, as well as a member of the American Legion Post 69 for 70 years.
His home was special to him and loved his family unconditionally. He is survived by Michael (Dawn) Stortz, Daniel Stortz (special friend Sue Wilderman), Patricia (Mark) Wild, Constance (Todd) Zimmel; son-in-law, Thomas Greene; daughter-in-law, Debra Stortz (finance Mark Bodden); grandchildren, Anthony (Valerie) Greene, Daniel (Mitzy) Greene, Eric (Kristin) Stortz, Adam Stortz, Rachael (Jason) Blatz, Erin (Matt) Perry, Andrew (Samantha) Stortz, Joshua (Chrissy) Wild, Tyler (Marieanna) Wild, Logan (Jill) Wild, Zachary Zimmel, Jacob Zimmel (special friend Deedee); 13 great-grandchildren; brother, John Stortz; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Charlotte; daughter, Kathleen Greene; son, Steve Stortz;, and granddaughter, Danielle Stortz; siblings Joe Stortz, Betty Niedermair, and Delores Tank.
A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mayville, with Fr. Joe Dominic presiding. A visitation was held on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mayville. Burial took place at Graceland Cemetery in Mayville, with military honors conducted by the Mayville American Legion Post #69.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville or the American Legion Post 69.
Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville card for the family. www.Koepsellfh.com