Fortmann, Cletus E.

Cletus E. Fortmann, 90, of Dyersville, died peacefully Thursday, May 5, 2011.

During the past year Clete's health slowly declined and his memory faded. He was assisted with gentle care and affection by his dear wife, Leona, his children and their spouses, his grandchildren, and in the past several months, the attention and care of the staff at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester.

Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville. Friends may expect to gather after 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Survivors include Leona, his loving wife of 66 years; his five children, Diane (Ken) Koch of Petersburg, Roy (Ann) Fortmann of Chapel Hill, N.C., Linda (Larry) Vandenberg of Arlington, Va., Donald (Helen) Fortmann of Dyersville and Jim (Teri) Fortmann of Marion; 13 wonderful grandchildren and eight cute little great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be given to his favorite charities, Camp Courageous of Iowa or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

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