Orthwin “Orth” Gallitz Passed away September 1, 2022, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Jessica (nee Hempel) for 58 years. Further survived by his sister Joyce Nedlose, many, many cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his brother Corliss. Orth proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War andContinue Reading
Orthwin “Orth” Gallitz
Passed away September 1, 2022, at the age of 86.
Beloved husband of Jessica (nee Hempel) for 58 years. Further survived by his sister Joyce Nedlose, many, many cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his brother Corliss.
Orth proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and later participated in the Honor Flight. He was a barber for 60 years, and retired from the VA after 32 years.
He loved ushering at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church and lighting the candles on Sunday morning.
Orth and Jessie loved traveling all over the world together.
Visitation at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 2862 North 53rd Street, on Wednesday, September 7, at 10:00 AM until time of Service at 12:00 PM noon. Burial at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday, September 26, at 2:00 PM.
Memorials appreciated to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.

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