Frank A. Ortel of Arcade passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo after a brief stay at the age of 77.
He was born September 13, 1944 in Gowanda, a son of the late Albert and Agnes (Metzger) Ortel.
He was a Dairy Farmer at Fra-Den-Or Farm in Collins Center for many years. Following a devastating farm fire, he worked for the Town of Collins Highway Department and finished his career at Ortel Supply in Arcade. He also spent many years in the Collins Center Volunteer Fire Dept.
He is survived by his brother, Dennis (Sharon) Ortel of Arcade, and his niece, Shanda (Gary) DuClon of Sardinia.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 2PM-4PM and 6PM-8PM at the W.S. Davis Funeral Home, 358 Main St. Arcade. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11AM at Pioneer Christian Fellowship Church, 303 Rt. 39 Arcade with Rev. Jeff Hokenson officiating. Final interment will be held in Collins Center Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Collins Center Fire Dept, P.O. Box 461, Collins Center, NY 14035.