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Werner Ortmann, RPh, 91
November 18, 2017
Werner “Ort” Ortmann, 91, formerly of Millersville, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community.
He was the husband of Mary Clayre Boland Ortmann, with who celebrated 67 years of marriage this past October 14th. Born in Buer, Germany, Werner was the son of the late Ferdinand and Julianna Gerritzen Ortmann.
Werner was a career pharmacist operating as president of Ortmann Pharmacy in Columbia, PA from 1953-66. He retired as a vice president of Rea & Derrick Drugstores after 25 years of service in 1990. He was a founding member of the Lancaster County Pharmacists Association.
A US Army veteran of World War II, he served in the European Theater as a Staff Sgt. in the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Reserve. He was a member of American Legion Post 34 of Lancaster and of St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Kristeen Ortmann of Loveland, CO, Paul J. married to Susan Ortmann of Landisville, Coleen married to Robert Kayden of Conestoga, Mary Ellen married to James Inman of Forest, VA, and Juliet Waltman of Lancaster; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lottie Colbert.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Chapel at St. Anne’s Retirement Community, 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA from 10:30AM-12Noon, with Mass to follow at 12Noon. Interment will take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Ort’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or to the St. Anne’s Retirement Community Benevolent Fund at the above address.
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Condolences to the Family
December 14, 2017
MaryClayre,
John and I are very sorry to hear of Ort’s passing. Our condolences to you and all of your family. You are in our prayers.
John & Betty Ann Carp
December 14, 2017
Dear PJ and family,
I never knew your parents well but one could tell by being around them that they were GOOD, Godly people. May Jesus’ love surround you in this time of loss of your dad.
With deepest sympathy,
Janet Finney Purcell
November 29, 2017
PJ and family : I’m very sorry to read of the loss of your father. My sympathies PJ to you and the entire family. Pam (Garrett) Young
November 23, 2017
My condolences to the family. Rest in Peace Mr. Ortmann. Peggy Rupp
November 21, 2017
Time & distance do not diminish the memories of growing up with the greatest next-door neighbors a kid could ever have. My thoughts, prayers & condolences are with you now. Mr. Ortmann – Rest In Peace. Love, Barbara Rupp Yourous
November 21, 2017
Sending condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. Karen Fralich
November 21, 2017
Mary Claire and family, We were say to hear of the passing of Ort. We have so many fond Memories of our fun times spent with Ort and you. John love golfing with Him and John always appreciated the way Ort supported him. We are very sorry we cannnot come to his funeral tomorrow because John is on Hospice for the last six months. He has stage four lung cancer and stage four colon cancer. I just got out of Hershey Penn state hospital a few hours ago. I was treated for cellulitis of the parotid gland. May the lord be with you at this difficult time. With much love, Marge and John Campbell.
November 21, 2017
Ort,
Thank you for supporting me to become a pharmacist. You were my first district manager when Rea and Derrick opened in Lititz. I was a 16 year old that knew nothing you, Ken Scott and Kevin Lambert guided me to what would become my career. The one thing I will always remember is you standing at the side of the truck we unloading checking each box to make sure it was not to heavy for me to unload. You were a kind and true gentleman. Be at peace.
Tina Sitler-Leed, RPh
November 21, 2017
Werner was a very kind man. He was the local pharmacist when I was growing up in Columbia. Blessings to his family.
Rosemary Weidman
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- Wednesday, November 22, 2017
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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- 3952 Columbia Avenue
- Columbia, Pennsylvania 17512
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- Wednesday, November 22, 2017
- 12:00 PM
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