Orts

Allen Alfred Orts, 74, of Paige, died the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 in Austin. Allen Alfred Orts was born on Dec. 8, 1941 in Paige to Alfred Henry Orts and Lucille Corine (Albrecht) Orts. He was baptized on Dec. 25, 1941 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Paige. He was confirmed on May 29, 1955 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings. Allen was united in marriage to Shirley Procell on Sept. 24, 1966 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church by Rev. Brinkmeyer. Allen is survived by his wife of 49 years, Shirley Orts of Paige; three children, Curtis Orts of Brenham, Kenny and Carrie Orts of Taylor, and Kimberly Orts of Georgetown; four grandchildren, Colby Orts of Brenham, Harper Orts of Manor, Ethan Orts of Brenham, and Garrett Orts of Taylor; three brothers, Glen and Pat Orts of Paige, Gary and Linda Orts of Paige, and Neil Orts of Houston; three sisters, Betty Tadlock of Paige, Janice and Wilford Koslan of Giddings, and Carol Miertschin of Pearland, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings with Ryan Grube officiating. Burial followed in the Friendship Cemetery in Paige. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings was in charge of arrangements.