Gerhardt LeRoy (Dr.) Ortgiesen |
| Posted 2009-09-16 by Sharon |
| The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ April 27, 2005, p. B9 Dr. Gerhardt LeRoy Ortgiesen was born to George Ortgiesen and Jennie (Harms) Ortgiesen on May 24, 1913. He departed this life April 19, 2005. LeRoy, as he was affectionately known, held a Bachelor of Science degree from Midland College and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He married Muriel G. Colton on August 18, 1939 and moved to Culbertson, Neb., where he was employed as Principal of the Culbertson Schools and remained until 1946. He was elected to the Nebraska State Board of Education as an Assistant Commissioner of Education. As commissioner he was sent to Japan, Okinawa, Guam and the Philippines to do accreditation for US military schools. He also published several articles for the Nebraska school systems including "Driver's Ed and Traffic Safety," "Your School Bus Program," and the "Handbook on Teacher Certification in Nebraska." The legacy Dr. Ortgiesen left the State of Nebraska in the education field has been and will continue to be acknowledged for years to come. LeRoy retired in 1978. He and Muriel traveled in their RV to areas in the U.S. and Canada before deciding to make their home in Wickenburg, Ariz. In Wickenburg, they found good golf, great climate and many old and new friends. LeRoy was a kind and loving son, brother, husband, in-law and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Lavern. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Muriel; sister-in-law Frances Miller; nieces Mona Garrelts (Delmar); JoAnn Aldermann (Robert); Gayla Hunt (Eugene) and nephew Eugene (Jeanne) and their families. Memorial services have been held. Memorials may be sent to the organization of your choice. |
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