Todd Ortner

Todd Ortner obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

Todd Ortner

Todd Ortner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne on Mar. 7, 2026.
Todd R. Ortner, 62, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday January 24, 2026. Todd was born in Fort Wayne on January 31, 1963, the son of Jacqueline (Dumont) Ortner, who survives, and (the late) William Ortner. He earned his degree and on August 18, 1984, Todd married Vanessa (Milroy) Ortner, who survives along with their daughter, Katelynn (Tyler Peterson) Ortner of Fort Wayne and grandchildren, Marley May, Lea May and Kieran May, all of Niles MI, Izacc Ortner and Miracle Ortner, both of Fort Wayne.

In addition to his father, Todd was also preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Dominac Ortner and Blessing Peterson, and his sister, Tina Erne.

He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and was employed at Indiana Physical Therapy.

Services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday March 7, 2026 at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. with visitation from 12-1pm. To share a remembrance of Todd or to offer condolences to his family, please visit www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.

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