BELOIT-(formerly of Racine) Gary A. Wortmann, 65, passed away unexpectedly in San Diego, CA on Sunday, April 3, 2011. The train buff that he was, the family is giving Gary his final ride by bringing him back home to Wisconsin on Amtrak – Train 6 “California Zephyr”.
He was born in Racine on November 12, 1945, the son of the late Raymond and Leona (nee: Grant) Wortmann. In August of 1964 he married Karen (nee: Lange) who preceded him in death in February 2001. In December 2002 he married Mary Ann Clausen (nee: Duffy) who survives him.
Garyworked at Don Hutson Chevrolet in Racine for 20+ years as a Corvette mechanic. He then moved his family to the Wisconsin Dells area where he was a Parts and Service Manager at Gene Morse Chevrolet/Buick dealership for 5 years. Looking for a change of pace, he then opened his own business, Lawn and Yard Care in LaValle. Gary’s hobbies included restoring Corvettes, home remodeling, camping, trains of all kinds, animals (especially cats), landscaping, and playing with his grandchildren – especially baseball.
In addition to his wife, further survivors include his son, Todd (Eve); daughter, Tricia (Dan) Eifert and three grandsons, Austin, Ryan and Zachary; sister, Lynn (Don) Nelson; cousin, Evelyn Mathews; stepson, Allen (Judi) Clausen and step-granddaughter (Karma); stepson, John (Janel) Clausen and four step-grandsons (Joel, Jeremy, Justin, Jackson); and stepdaughter, Becky (Greg) Kaminski and three step-grandsons (Allex, Brett, Conner). He is also survived by a long time special friend, David Mogensen.
Funeral services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11 am with Rev. Ben Johnston-Krase officiating. Entombment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 10-11 am.
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