Gordon Fortmann age 74, passed away Sunday December 26, 2004 at St. Anns Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife Betty of 53 years. Daughters Catherine Kreachbaum of Columbus, Carlene Dean of Greer South Carolina, Christine Pingault of Centerville and Charlotte Fortmann of Columbus; 5 Granddaughters, 2 Grandsons and 3 Great grandchildren. Sister Mrs. Ethyl (Franklin) Brunk of Johnson Creek Wisconsin and Aunt Edna Drebenstedt. Gordon was a member of Lamb of God Lutheran Church, and was a Navy Veteran. Gordon retired from Bruer Electric of Chicago Ill. Gordon was a Master Plumber and a faithful employee of Jack Maxton Chevrolet. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Wednesday December 29, 2004 at The Lamb of God Lutheran Church 4925 Sunbury Road Columbus. Funeral Service Thursday December 30 at 11:00 A.M. at the Church Pastor Darren Knoll officiating Arrangements completed with Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road 43231. Messages of condolence may be left at www.newcomerfamily.com.