Kenneth J. Ortwein Obituary
The memory of Kenneth J. Ortwein of Cincinnati, Ohio, who passed away on March 18, 2025 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth J. Ortwein to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Ortwein and Henrietta Ortwein; his spouse Shirley Ortwein; and his stepdaughters, Marcia Krusenklaus (Richard) and Darlene Soell (David Stowe).
He is survived by: his children, Karen Hildebrand, Kathy Yeazel (Duane), Kim Fritsch (Jeff), Kristy Stewart and Kraig Ortwein (Charissa); his grandchildren, Ed Probst, Kyle Hildebrand (Sol), Lindsey Wissel (Brian), Krystle Atkins (Jason), Jesse Fritsch Sr., Katie Yeazel, Brittany Stewart, Nikki Stewart, Raven Ortwein, Matthew Ortwein and Jake Ortwein; his great grandchildren, Nicholas, Jesse Jr., Kenadi, Ella, Hailey and Charlotte; his siblings, Roger Ortwein (Judy), Michael Ortwein (Debbie) and Treta Ortwein; his stepgrandchildren, Michelle Jeffries (Jason), Alicia Mitchell, Missy Holley and Timothy Soell Jr.; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Addison, Alek, Norah, Alana, Johnny, Jayvier and Jessica; and also Carole Brock.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 26th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Frederick Funeral Home (2553 Banning Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45239). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, March 26th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. James Church - White Oak (3565 Hubble Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247).
The family kindly requests that donations be made to St. James Parish or to Hospice of Cincinnati (https://hospiceofcincinnati.org), P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597, in recognition of the compassionate care that Kenneth received during his final days.
