James Keller “Jim” Ortman
June 7, 1939 – April 30, 2020
Retired from Mutual of Omaha. Preceded in death by mother, Margaret Ferry Bourke; father, Lawrence Ferdinand Ortman; and brothers: Charles, Lawrence “Larry” Ortman, and John Rush Ortman. Survived by his wife, Maria V.; children: Christopher L. Ortman (Susan), Elizabeth Ann Boyer (Scott), and David Micheal Ortman (Julie); grandchildren: Zachary James Boyer, Noelle Rene Ortman, Jared Scott Boyer, Anastasia Marie Ortman, and Lindsay Ingram; great-grandchild, Addyson Macias; sister, Madeleine Louise Begley; and brother, Richard Frederick Ortman.
Family Visitation and Funeral Mass.
Interment, Calvary. Memorials to the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging. Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date.
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Oh, Maria! I am so sorry to see this! You & Jim had such a loving relationship! We always enjoyed Jim’s great sense of humor! I’m sure your children & grandchildren are a source of great comfort to you at this time. I wish I could just give you a big hug right now! Please know that we are thinking of you & your family. Hopefully, we will be able to talk or see each other soon. Love you! Jan & Dan
I had the pleasure working with Jim over the last couple years in physical therapy and what a joy that was! I knew he would do anything I would ask even when he was tired. He was a wonderful man and will be missed dearly. Thoughts and prayers with the family at this time.
Jim was one of the best guys we knew at Mutual. We are so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for the families loss. Jim, in my lifetime, was my best boss ever at Mutual of Omaha. The sweetest guy ever with a cute sense of humor. Everybody liked Jim!
Maria, Jim was such a lovely person and together you created such a wonderful family. I wish I could be there in person to celebrate his life. I love you and I am praying for you all.
I met Jim when I joined Mutual of Omaha in 1969. We worked in the same department. As a rookie, I looked up to Jim and aspired to be like him. Jim was professional, but at the same time was warm, friendly, and fun to be around. He will be missed.
Maria, I’m so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. 40 years ago Jim hired me on at Mutual and was my Manger for a number of years. Jim helped me through some tough times, both personally and professionally. Not because he had to, because that’s just who he was. I still work at Mutual and don’t hesitate for an instant when asked who I was most influenced by over the years. I tell them it was Jim. Hands down best boss ever and I owe him for what I have today. Jim had faith in people & provided me opportunities, mentoring and advice that, without question, changed my life forever. Never a kinder more genuine man have I met and I feel lucky to have known him.
Maria, Madeleine and Dick, Please know that I extend my sympathy to you and your families on the death of Jim. If the present circumstances were different, I would be with you.
I’m so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. When I moved to Life Underwriting at M of O he was my first manager in the Department. He was a good listener, very understanding, and great to work for.
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