Stephen A. Stortz

Stephen A. Stortz, 92, passed away on November 15, 2022, at St. Agnes Hospital – Fond du Lac surrounded by his family.

A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, November 19th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mayville, WI with Fr. Joe Dominic presiding. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 19th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mayville. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery in Mayville, WI with military honors conducted by the Mayville American Legion Post #69.

Stephen was born September 5, 1930, at home, son of Stephen & 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 & 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, & other relatives & friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Charlotte, daughter Kathleen Greene, son Steve Stortz, & granddaughter Danielle Stortz. Siblings Joe Stortz, Betty Niedermair, & Delores Tank.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville or the American Legion Post 69.