Paul A. Wortmann's Obituary
Paul A. Wortmann, 75 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on April 2, 2020 at Freeburg Care Center, Freeburg, IL. He was born July 5, 1944, in Red Bud, IL, son of the late Alvin and Arline, nee Meyer, Wortmann. He was married to Martha, nee Bruns, Wortmann, who survives him. They were married October 28, 1967, in St. Charles, MO.
Paul had served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He had served several terms and was a past Board President for the Columbia Unit #4 School Board, was a member of the Waterloo Masonic Lodge # 787 AF & AM (50 yr. member), American Legion Post 581, Columbia, IL, Columbia Gymnastic Association, Columbia Sportsman's Club, and Columbia Jaycees. Paul was raised as a member of the Zion U.C. of C., St. Joe, IL, and later was a member of St. Paul U.C. of C., Columbia, IL. He enjoyed golf, fishing, and playing cards.
Surviving are two sons, Joseph P. Wortmann of Birmingham, AL, and Timothy B. (Cara) Wortmann of Birmingham, AL; daughter, Rebecca L. (Michael) Mills of Columbia, IL; grandchildren, Sydney, Kathryn, Gabriel, Brian, and Ethan Wortmann, Brandon and Mason Mills; sister, Ellen (Charles) Juelfs of Columbia, IL, along with other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service and Celebration of Paul's Life, will be held at future date to be announced.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: St. Paul U.C. of C., Columbia, IL, or, Zion U.C. of C., St. Joe, IL. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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