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Nancy Ortmann

May 15, 1940 ~ July 14, 2023

Nancy J. Ortmann, 83, of Lisbon, passed away, July 14, 2023. Visitation will be held from 9:30 - 11 a.m., Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, Iowa with funeral service at 11 a.m., Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Lisbon Cemetery in Lisbon, Iowa. Nancy was born May 15, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Sailor and Gladys (Bushnell) Phelps. She graduated from Lisbon High School in 1958. Nancy married Jerome Ortmann at St. John's Catholic Church in 1962. She had many positions in the community, from working at Wilson's grocery, Lisbon Bank, and secretary at St. John's to one of her favorite positions as a school bus driver. A position she took that came to naturally to her was that of a care giver. She would always open her home and heart to others, regardless if they asked for it. She was a long time member of St. John's Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, Iowa, and was active in religious education, vacation bible school, and Christmas programs.Nancy wasn't all work, she enjoyed riding bicycle with her kids when they were young to the open road with her husband on their motorcycle. She was fair but stern when it came to her kids and grandchildren. Everyone can have fun but must also do the work required before they could play. From snowball fights with her children to adoring her grandchildren, Nancy will be remembered as pure joy to everyone. She is survived by her husband, Jerome; children, Scott (Tracy) Ortmann, Mark (Dani) Ortmann; sibling, Carolyn; and five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, James; daughter-in-law, Tracy; her parents; and siblings, Marjorie and Harry.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her family.

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  1. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services – Mount Vernon

  2. Uncle Jerry, Scott, Mark and families. So sorry for your loss. I remember Nancy as rhe most sweet, soft spoken women. May your days ahead be filled with wonderful memories.

  3. Uncle Jerry, Scott, Mark and the Ortmann families. We are so sorry to hear your sad news. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers.

  4. I love you both very much Grandpa. You both mean everything to me. Grandma will always be the sweetest and most wonderful person. May she rest easy.

  5. Nancy Ortmann was the sweetest, most honest person full of love. She always had a smile and welcomed you to their home. Always made sure to offer her snacks. She was there for me through my toughest moments. Thank you Grandma for helping me in life. You truly are the best. I appreciate everything you and Grandpa have done for me. (Let alone the rest of the world). You’ve touched many hearts and many hearts love you. Thank you for a wonderful blessing we call family. Please rest with ease Grandma Nancy. You will forever be my Gardian Angel. <3

  6. Mark and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom from when we were young. Just know she’s in our fathers loving arms and she will be watching over you. With love Leann & Scott Wenger

  7. Mark and family – I’m sorry to hear the loss of Nancy. She opened her heart and arms to everyone who knew her. My condolences.

    Sarah Brannaman

  8. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss! I’ll never forget Nancy’s many kindnesses, sweet smile, and how she raised some wonderful young men! I feel blessed to have known her. Hugs and prayers for comfort for you all!

  9. May you have comfort, grace, love, peace and strength during this time. We are sending our deepest condolences to all of you.

  10. Jerry,Scott,and Mark,
    I am very sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. She was such a gentle soul and quietly went about helping others in Lisbon and elsewhere. I will always remember her and pray for comfort for all of you.in this most difficult of times.

  11. I send my sympathies to Nancy Ortmann’s family.
    Probably all of us in the LHS class of 1958 would recall Nancy as the gentlest among us: soft-spoken and considerate, with a modest smile and a quiet willingness to chip in and do her part. Those of us who knew her even back in our grade school days know she came that way. There is an integrity to her life that makes the loss feel great, but can also suggest how lucky we were to have her with us. She showed us the many meanings of kindness.
    Nancy Clark Salter
    LHS 1958


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