Judith M. Portz

Judith M. Portz, aged 74, passed away April 23, 2024, in Lake Elmo. Judith was born in St. Paul, MN to Richard and Jane (Cluckey) Ortlepp. On April 18, 1969, she married her beloved husband, Dennis Portz. Together, they were blessed with four children.

Judith loved Tweety Bird and completing jigsaw puzzles. She was also very family oriented and loved her neighbors.

Judith is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; her parents; and her brother, Duane Ortlepp. Judith is survived by her children: Dennis, David, Shawn, and Kevin (Mindy) and brother, Kenneth Ortlepp. She leaves behind many grandchildren, including Sofia, Owen, Nolan, Hailey, Allen, and Skylar.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion St, Hastings, MN 55033. Burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel is handling the arrangements.