Leo Ortbals,'s Obituary
LEO HENRY ORTBALS, JR., age 85 of Madison Heights died January 13, 2010. He was born Nov. 17, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan.
He retired from Distel Tool and Die, Warren in 1987. Enjoyed boating, and could fix almost anything. He was a WWII Army Air Force Veteran.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Loretta, children: Janet Maynard, Barry (Barbara) Ortbals, June (Paul) Fry, Jackie Ortbals, grandchildren: Jason, Dustin (Rachel), Kevin (Brandi), Kellen, Drew, and great granddaughter Olivia. Brother of Larry (Karen) Ortel, Tom (Judy) Ortel, and Fred (Mary Jean) Ortbals.
Visitation Saturday 3pm to 8 pm and Sunday 4 pm to 8 pm with a Scripture Service at 7 pm. The funeral service will be held on Monday at 11:00 am at the Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights.
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