George H. Mortl

George H. Mortl, 91, of Kingsford, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Maryhill Manor Nursing Home in Niagara, WI. He was born April 15, 1926 in Kingsford, son of the late George and Mary (Brozovich) Mortl. George was a United States Army Veteran of WWII, proudly serving as a paratrooper with the 17th Airborne Division known as the “Thunder from Heaven”. He was employed as a machinist at the Falk Company in Milwaukee for 30+ years, retiring in 1984. Following his retirement, George purchased his family home in Kingsford which he had dug the basement for and helped build as a young man. He was a skilled craftsman and could build or fix just about anything. George was a member of American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. He loved living in “God’s Country” and frequently spent time at camp; hunting, fishing or just enjoying the outdoors. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. George enjoyed bowling in league and playing cards, especially smear. He had the opportunity to take part in the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight to the nation’s capital and was extremely grateful for and humbled by the experience. George was a loving father and grandfather and always made family his number one priority. He had a great sense of humor and will be missed by all who knew him. George is survived by three daughters, Rhonda (Jeff) Trickey of Pewaukee, WI, Debra Krzyzanek of Milwaukee, WI and Marcia (Kent) Eliason of Menomonee Falls, WI; a brother, Ronald (Gale) Mortl; three sisters, Joyce Breul, Ethel (Dick) Tavonatti and Rosemary (Howard) Krebs; a son-in-law, Bill (Devonet) Krzyzanek; grandchildren, Matthew (Ashley) Trickey, Ali Trickey, Anthony Krzyzanek (Falon), Ashley Krzyzanek, Erik Eliason and Brooke Eliason; a great grandson, Enzo; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Rodzwell, and a brother, Robert Mortl. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 8:30 to 10:30 am at the Kingsford Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. Fr. Paul Nomellini will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 and the American Legion Post 145 will conduct military graveside honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in George’s memory to the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, Inc. at P.O. Box 636 Port Washington, WI 53074. Condolences may be expressed to the family of George Mortl online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Kingsford Funeral Home with the arrangements.

George H. Mortl

April 15, 1926 - September 7, 2017