William J Bortz

William J. “Bill” Bortz, 72, of Perrysburg, Ohio died Friday, October 24, 2014 at Kingston Residence of Perrysburg surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Findlay, Ohio on December 7, 1941 to Cassius and Janice (Zachrich) Bortz. Bill graduated from Holgate High School in 1959. He continued his education at Bowling Green State University where he received his bachelors and finished with a Master’s in Education at the University of Toledo. Bill taught Social Studies at Rossford Jr. High School for 30 years and prior in Onsted, MI.

Bill was member of the OEA and NEA. He was a proud Bowling Green Alumni and enjoyed watching the Falcons play. He enjoyed gardening, model trains, genealogy and was a big fan of the Cleveland Indians. Bill was a long time member of the Perrysburg Exchange Club and a faithful member at Zoar Lutheran Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years, Connie (Stevens) Bortz; children, Julie (Bill) Stankus of Plymouth, Mass., Todd (Beth) Bortz of Perrysburg, OH., and Stacie (Jim) Thrasher of Columbus, OH.; grandchildren, Jared and Chloe Bortz, Zoe and Violet Thrasher; sister, Winiferd (John) Russell; brother, Douglas (Pamela) Bortz; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends will be received at Witzler Shank Funeral Home, 222 E.S. Boundary St. Perrysburg, OH. (419-874-3133) on Tuesday, October 28 from 4:00-8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 29 at Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 East Indiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH. starting at 11:00 AM where Rev. Timothy Philabaum will be officiating.

Burial will be at Fort Meigs Union Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Zoar, Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the Perrysburg Exchange Club. A special thank you to the staff of Kingston and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their loving care.