Alfred Vorthmann

Alfred Henry Vorthmann, one of five children of Rieka Signa (Rieken) and Walter Herman Vorthmann, was born at Albion, Nebraska on November 12, 1931. Alfred grew up on a farm near Treynor, Iowa and graduated from Treynor High School in 1950. Following school, he farmed until being drafted into the United States Army where he served in the Korean War.
On May 30, 1954, Alfred and Yvonne Ferne "Bonny" Hansen were married at St. Paul's Lutheran Church near Underwood, Iowa. They established their home southwest of Treynor on land that Alfred's grandparents purchased from the railroad. Their marriage was blessed with five children, Kirk, Robin, Aaron, Jill, and Niles. The Vorthmann family were active members of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor. Alfred was a member of the Treynor American Legion Post 725 and the Last Man's Club.
In 1980, Bonny and Alfred moved to their present home in Treynor and were able to enjoy spending winters in Sun City, Arizona. They enjoyed being with their family and Alfred especially liked to take the grandchildren fishing. He enjoyed cooking but also enjoyed dining out.
Alfred and Bonny had been married for nearly 49 years when Bonny died on May 10, 2003. Alfred continued to live at his home in Treynor.
On April 16, 2005, he and Sandra Layne (Boehm) Rice were married at the Woodland Rehabilitation Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Alfred and Sandra made their home in Treynor. Alfred died on July 6, 2007 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs at the age of 75 years, 7 months, and 24 days.
Alfred was preceded in death by his wife Bonny; an infant daughter Robin Vorthmann; infant brothers Roger Vorthmann and Martin Vorthmann; infant sister Rebecca Vorthmann; parents Walter and Rieka Vorthmann.
Alfred is survived by his wife Sandra Vorthmann of Treynor; daughter Jill Hook and husband David of Newton, IA; sons Kirk Vorthmann and wife Lynell of Treynor, Aaron Vorthmann and wife Teri of Carson, IA, and Niles Vorthmann of Treynor; sister Dorothy Ivers and her husband C. Frederick of Minden, IA; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Memorials suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery and Mom's Place in Council Bluffs, IA.