Ronald Gale Bortz

Ron Gale Bortz, 49 passed away suddenly at his home in Wright, Wyoming. Ron was born December 20, 1965 in Burley, Idaho to Gale and Helen Smith Bortz. Ron grew up in Declo, Idaho and was residing in Wyoming for the past seven years. He graduated from Declo High School in 1985 and later became a reserve officer for the Rupert Police Department. He was also involved with search and rescue in Idaho and Wyoming. During his time in Idaho he worked with his father in their pivot business. He later moved to Wyoming and worked for Coal Creek Mines in Wright, Wyoming. He always was a hard worker and took care of his family. He loved the outdoors; he would go hunting with his father and son. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his whole family, and spending time with his children. He is survived by his children Megan Lynn Bortz, Cori Jo Bortz aka "Sweetheart," Dennis Gale Bortz aka "Fatboy," and Kaitlyn Rose Bortz aka "Monk." He is also survived by his father Gale Bortz, Sisters Denett Bortz (James) Ridgley and Jolene Bortz (Jim) Hitt, and Brother Kelly Bortz, and three grandchildren Kylie, Kameron, and Maddi. He is preceded in death by his mother Helen Smith Bortz. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Rupert at Hansen Mortuary with a Gathering Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 6-7:00 p.m. at Hansen Mortuary. Services will conclude with burial in the Declo Cemetery under the direction of Hansen Mortuary.

Funeral Service Date of Service: Jun. 25, 2015