BALLSTON SPA — Donald H. Kortz, 72, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital.
Born in Albany on November 10, 1942, he was the son of Roland H. Kortz and Louise Lutz (Kortz) Creglis, and stepson to John Creglis. Don was a 1961 graduate of Broadalbin High School where he was active in various sports including basketball, track and soccer. He also attended SUNY Brockport. He was drafted into the US Army where he served from July 1964 through July 1966, stationed at Fort Huachuca, AZ, and then later in Italy and Germany. Don was employed by General Foods/Graphic Packaging for 37 years, retiring in 2000 as a maintenance mechanic. He was a member at Brookhaven Golf Course where he could be found most every day enjoying a round of golf. For over 25 years Don belonged to a Friday night bowling league and was very proud of achieving a 300 game one summer. He also spent many hours at home reading, completing crossword puzzles, and watching all of his favorite movies.
Don was predeceased by his parents, stepfather, and two brothers Michael and James. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Patricia (Lynch) Kortz, his children Theresa (James) Brogan of Summerville, SC, Kevin (Terri) Kortz of Hamilton, OH, and Kristen (Lance) Freightenburgh of Ballston Spa, three grandchildren Celeste (Kortz) Schutte, Ian Freightenburgh, and Zoe Freightenburgh, as well as three great-grandchildren Morgan, Willow, and Landon Schutte. He is also survived by his siblings Richard (Sandy) Kortz and Linda (George) McClarren, plus several nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives gathered to remember him on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., in Saratoga Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
