Leo B. Wortman, 88, of Columbus, Nebraska died Friday, December 27, 2002 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Services will be held at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus on Monday, December 30, 2002 at 10:00 AM with Father Mark Bridgman officiating. Interment will be at the Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska at 3:15 PM on Monday. 
Visitation will be held at Gass Haney Funeral Home on Sunday, from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM with a vigil service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM at the funeral home.

Leo Wortman was born December 14, 1914 in Grinnell, Iowa to Benjamin and Anna (Harter) Wortman. He graduated from Grinnell High School. Leo married Irene Hewitt on July 5, 1939 in Grinnell. He entered the US Army on August 2, 1943 and served in the 298th Combat Engineer Battalion. He participated in the invasion of Europe, including Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He also participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He was decorated with three overseas service bars, the European African Middle Eastern Theater ribbon with one silver battle star, the good conduct medal and the World War 2 victory medal. He was honorably discharged on December 13, 1945 obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.
For 36 years, Leo was a store manager for Montgomery Wards, with the last 16 years in Columbus. Leo enjoyed woodworking, specializing in making clocks. He also enjoyed playing Bridge, watching sports and taking pictures.

Leo is survived by: 
Wife - Irene E. Wortman - Columbus, NE 
Son - Bruce (Belinda) Wortman - Bellwood, NE 
Grandson - Christopher Wortman 
Grandson - Eddie Wortman

Leo was preceded in death by: 
Father - Benjamin Wortman
Mother - Anna (Harter) Wortman
Brother - Wilbur Wortman
Sister - Lena Simpson

SERVICE FOLDER



The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall
not want. He maketh me to lie
down in green pastures; He leadeth
me beside the still waters. He
restoreth my soul; He leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil; for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort
me; Thou preparest a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil,
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.



In Memory Of

Leo B. Wortman

Born
Friday, December 14, 1914
Grinnell, Iowa

Entered Into Rest
Friday, December 27, 2002
Columbus, Nebraska

Mass Of Christian Burial
Monday, December 30, 2002     10:00 A.M.
St. Bonaventure Catholic Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiating
Fr. Mark Bridgman

Music
Virginia Semerad - Organist
St. Bonaventure Choir

Casket Bearers
American Veterans Motorcycle Club

Interment
Fort McPherson National Cemetery
Monday, December 30, 2002     3:15 P.M.
Maxwell, Nebraska

Military Honors
North Platte Veterans Honor Guard