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Richard C. ORTWEIN Sr.
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This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.
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Katie
September 13, 2021
It’s been 5 long years tomorrow, not one day goes by I don’t think about you. You will always be loved . You have 2 amazing kids , you would be proud of both of them . When the family grows everyone of them will know who are . I will always Love you Katie
Katie
September 14, 2020
Katie
September 14, 2020
It’s has been a long hard 4 years , we miss & Love you forever ❤ Katie
Katie
September 14, 2020
It had been hard 4 years , we all miss you & love you forever Katie
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September 14, 2019
A best friend that will never be forgotten always in our thoughts and prayers. Rich Sicig
Katie
September 14, 2019
It has been a long and hard 3 years since you left . We will never forgot you , you were are Rock . We all miss you and will love you forever .
Katie
September 14, 2018
its been 2 year today , we all miss you . love you forever katie , Ricky , Jackie
September 14, 2017
It's been a year today . We miss you more than you will ever know. You were are rock . We Love you Forever.
elaine smith
September 19, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
September 19, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Ventura
September 19, 2016
My dearest brother, I love you. You will live on in my heart always. To Katie, Rick and Jackie, your loss can never be measured in words. Please know that we care about each of you very much. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandy Boczar
September 18, 2016
Hy heart goes out to the Ortwein family. We lost a very good man way too soon! Rick was a kindhearted guy who would be there for anyone who needed him. He will be greatly missed by all of us in the racing community. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.He will live on forever in our hearts. RIP Rick #58. Another angel is born....
Abid and Marijane Ali
September 18, 2016
Katie , Ricky and Jackie we are so sorry for your loss,. Their are no words that could be said for the loss of my beloved brother, you will always be in our thoughts now and forever. God bless and know you will never be forgotten.
Jackie
September 18, 2016
Dad ,
We will Love You Always and Forever .
Love Ricky and Jackie xoxo
#58
Katie
September 18, 2016
Rick , We Love You and will miss You Forever .It was way too soon for You to leave Us .
Love You Forever Katie,Ricky ,Jackie .
I can't leave out Marley, Harley, Minnie and Thor(Ted),
Marie and Howard .. XOXO
Leah Morreale Hinman
September 17, 2016
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Ortwein family ...... He was a great guy ! Leah ( Joy Garlock's sister) Jeremy (Bean) Jordan &Eva
Marie Forester
September 17, 2016
Sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers to the whole family and his very many friends God gained a Awsome Angel look out he. Will be racing in heaven and always be a winner #58 R.I.P
Tim Packman
September 17, 2016
Symapthies to the family and friends in the passing of our competitor and friend. Godspeed to Victory Lane, Rick
Lancaster National Speedway
Staff, Management, Racers and Fans
Rev. Brett Tremblay
September 17, 2016
To all,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. I just saw Phyllis last week at Home Depot. I always ask about the family. I love you all. You are all in my prayers for comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Rev. Brett Tremblay
Kevin Pangburn
September 17, 2016
I am so sorry to hear this Ricky was a dear friend. Prayers to the family
Shelby
September 17, 2016
Love you uncle rick!!!
Virginia Torres de Jesus
September 17, 2016
so sorry for your loss may God comfort you and bless you always
Joe Imperi
September 17, 2016
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Rick was always willing to lend a hand and help a friend.
#58 forever!
Jen Batcho
September 17, 2016
Im so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you *hugs*
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