Hubert Ray Ort , 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at home with his granddaughter present. He was born on September 5, 1929, the son of William Warren Ort and Hazel L (Butler) Ort.
Ray was an active member of the American Legion Post #465.
Ray is survived by his three daughters, Pamela Jean (Dan) Eversole of Battle Creek, MI, Shirley A (Richard) Tormet of Millsborough, DE, Christine K (Rusty) Hopper of Peyton, CO; son, Frank Jay Ort of Climax, MI. He was preceded in death by his father, William Warren Ort, mother, Hazel L Ort, wife, Evelyn G (Schallhorn) Ort.
Hubert "Ray" loved everything about living on Fine Lake, including fishing, his wonderful neighbors, mowing grass for many and most especially having his grandchildren visits. He enjoyed watching the Tigers and Cubs on television. He enjoyed mowing lawns for many of his neighbors and for many years mowed at the Pennfield Presbyterian Church. Additionally, he liked pontoon rides with his neighbors. Ray and Evelyn used to take Amtrac to Colorado to see his daughter and site seeing the country. He loved going to the Centreville County Fair with his son and son-in-law. Seeing tractors and the new machinery was a real pleasure for him..
The family would like any donations go to either the Pennfield Presbyterian Church or the Fine Lake Association..