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David A. Ortman, 63, of Mankato, Kan., died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital. David was born on July 3, 1958, in Smith Center, Kan., to Max and Esther (Thompson) Ortman.

On July 21, 2007, David married Cynthia I. Carlman at the Mankato Country Club.

David worked at the Kier's Thriftway for 21 years in the meat department as the meat cutter. David recently worked for USD 107, Mankato Public Schools as a custodian.

He was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, and V.F.W. Auxiliary all of Mankato.

David's hobbies included karaoke, camping, working in his yard, sitting at the lake and watching the sunset, all sports especially Kansas State University. He enjoyed staying at the family farm, just sitting outside his camper and taking all the outdoors in. David liked time with his beloved grandchildren, nieces and nephews and all his extended family.

David is survived by his wife, Cynthia of the home in Mankato; brother, Terry Ortman (Irene), Mankato; step-daughters, Jaralee Hughes, Smith Center; Chelsey Oltman (Travis), Minden, Neb.; grandchildren, Isaisas, Talon, Brantley and Kaley; his sister-in-law, Marie Taylor (Don), Radium, Kan.; brother-in-law, Steve Wolf, Grinnell, Kan.; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Esther; a sister, Diana Sorge and her husband Harley; sister-in-law, Brenda Wolf; and a niece, Ashley Wolf.

Visitation was held from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Melby Mortuary, Mankato. Family received friends from 3 to 5 p.m.

His funeral was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct.18, at the Harmony United Methodist Church, Mankato, with Pastor Jim Rice officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Mankato. Masonic rites were conducted by the Jewell County Masonic Lodge 11.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Joey Zadina Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Melby Mortuary, P.O. Box 384, Mankato, Kan., 66956.