Frank H. Tortat

FRANK H. TORTAT

Keosauqua

Frank H. Tortat, 93, of rural Keosauqua, passed

away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at his home.

Frank was born on March 18, 1926, in Jefferson County, Iowa, the son of William Albert and Vera Grace Parsons Tortat. He was united in marriage to JoAnne Baker on Sept. 29, 1946, at Fremont, Iowa. She preceded him in death on Aug. 9, 1995. He later was united in marriage to Mary Anderson on May 17, 1996, at Fort Madison, Iowa. She preceded him in death on Jan. 19, 2014. Frank started his farming career at the age of 12 and continued until his death and was a carpenter for several years as well. Frank has lived in Van Buren County most of his life. He attended the Pilgrim Nazarene Church in Mount Pleasant.

He is survived by his children, Kaye (Terry) Morrow and Janice McTee, all of Mount Pleasant; his grandchildren, Bradley Morrow, Angela Morrow, Theodore McTee, Nick (Fran) McTee and Melissa (Patrick) Stapleton; his great-grandchildren, Elisha (Zack) Biehn, Elexa, Delphia and Barrett; two great-great-grandchildren, Zaden and Adisen; three stepsons, Marvin (Juanita) Anderson, Bruce Anderson and Scott (Sharon) Anderson; several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; his wives JoAnne and Mary; one daughter, Darlene; a son, George; his brother, Julius; and a sister, Margaret.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the McCormick Cemetery at Highland Center with the Rev. David Taylor officiating. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant, where the family will be present from 4 to 6 p.m. that evening.

Memorials may be directed to Every Step Hospice in his memory.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com.