Robert C. Bortel, 70, Liberty Center, died suddenly in his home Monday night.

Born November 23, 1911, in Henry County, he was the son of Charles and Emma (Rogge) Bortel.

He married Dortha Bach on September 9, 1939, and she survives.

Also surviving are a son, Robert W., Bowling Green; daughter, Kay Anne Smith, 'Columbus; two grandchildren; two sisters including twin sister, Ruby Travis, Cape Coral, Florida, and Mabel Proudfoot, Liberty Center. He was preceded in death by one son, Gary, and one sister.

Bortel was a farmer. He was a member of Liberty Center United Methodist Church, president of Liberty Center Locker Association and former member of the National Farmers Organization.

Visitation will be held after 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and evening at Croll-Wright Funeral Home, Liberty Center.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Reverend Tom Hanover officiating.

Burial will be in Young’s Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials may be made to the Heart Association or the Liberty Center Methodist Church.