Charles 'Charlie' Lortz

CHARLES "CHARLIE" ALFRED LORTZ

Millersburg

Charles "Charlie" Alfred Lortz was born July 13, 1929, near Millersburg, Iowa, the son of George Alfred and Mabel Pearl (Montross) Lortz. He graduated from Millersburg High School. On March 29, 1951, he was united in marriage to Beulah Wyant in Kirksville, Mo. They made their home in the Millersburg community, where Charlie farmed until 1986. Then they moved to Iowa City, where Charlie worked at the University of Iowa until retiring in 2006. He was a member of the Millersburg United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, traveling, watching the Chicago Cubs and all things Hawkeye. Charlie passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at Mercy Iowa City at the age of 87 years.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Beulah of Iowa City; five children, Cindy (Mike) Ewen of Davenport, Jeff Lortz of Marengo, Becky (Jim) Risdon of Marengo, Christine "Bub" (Randy) Folkmann of Parnell and David (Elaine) Lortz of Marion; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Georgia Warner of North English.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Deborah Schultz; a grandson, Jason Schultz; and two sisters, Katheryn Orr and LaDean Haack.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Millersburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michelle Williamson and the Rev. Kirk Statler officiating. Burial will be in the Millersburg Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, at Powell Funeral Home in North English.

Memorials may be directed to For The Nations. Condolences: www.powellfuneralhomes.com.