Columbus, Ohio
FORTNER Fred Norman Fortner on March 4, 2009 at Mount Carmel West Hospital following a stroke. Norm was born on October 30, 1927 in Anderson, Ind. Preceded in death by his parents Vernie and Dimple (Murray) Fortner. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty (Linkins) Fortner; children, Barbara,...
Read MoreMy deepest sympathy to the family of one my cousins. I use to visit Dimple when I was at AC (1956-59)
Kathy (Lacey) Bentley , Rapid City, SD
Kathy Bentley
March 09, 2009 | Rapid City, SD
Norm was such a card! So much fun and joy to be around. Never met a stranger, I will never forget his humor, his smile and his love and devotion for his family. I am deeply saddened for his family who will miss him tremendously!
Janet Cole Hawxhurst
March 06, 2009 | Columbus, OH
I have since moved away but in the 20+ years I was Norm’s neighbor we spent many times chatting across the backyard fence. During these years I thoroughly enjoyed Norm’s frequent conversations about his parents in Indiana, time spent in the military, early years of marriage, his wife and children. He shared stories about each of these experiences, some were funny, others educational but all were interesting.
Some things or stories I’ll remember:.
• Stories of Korea including the...
Rob Grothaus
March 06, 2009 | Ostrander, OH
Norm was a great asset to the Hilliard community for so many years. His type of quiet, continuous and selfless contribution is what made Hilliard great in it's growth years. I am so sorry to know that he has died. My gratitude to his family for sharing his wise presence with me and so many others for all those years.
Barbara Cash
March 06, 2009 | Henderson, NV
With sincere sympathy to his family and friends.
Hal Hulit
March 06, 2009 | Wooster, OH
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Norm and I worked together when I was a young customer engineer with IBM in the early 80's. I always enjoyed his company and talent.
Larry Neiswinger
March 06, 2009 | Galloway, OH
