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David Paul Bortner, 80, of Thomasville, went home to meet Jesus on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Gloria Yvonne (Kemper) Bortner; together they shared 61 years of marriage.

Born on August 18, 1941 in Spring Grove, he was a son of the late Ervin M. and Hilda M. (Rohrbaugh) Bortner.

Dave's first job was with L. E. Baudin Shoe Factory in Hanover where he met his wife, Gloria. In 1966, he started his career driving truck for Consolidated Freightways and was a member of the Teamsters Local Union 776 from which he retired after 36 years of service and was awarded with a "One Million Miles Safe Driving" award. He and Gloria regularly attended Christ's American Baptist Church. His interests included: camping at Raystown Lake with friends and family, tractor shows and bluegrass music. In his early years, he enjoyed riding his Yamaha 360 dirt bike, bicycling, sprint car racing and NASCAR. Dave will be remembered for telling stories and never missing an opportunity for a little good-hearted agitation.

The family would like to give a special heartfelt thank you to Dave's caregivers, Yasmin Cartagena and Barbara Fisher, for their love and support and the wonderful care they provided to him and his family over the past several months.

In addition to his wife, David is survived by three daughters, Robin A. Senft and her husband Steven of Lewis, DE, Stephanie L. Smith and her husband Dean of Spring Grove, Kelly S. Ort and her husband Michael of Spring Grove; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ruth L. Shupp of New Oxford, Mildred G. Murray of Emigsville, Joanne E. Bowers of Lehighton. Mr. Bortner is also survived by many loving extended family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by six siblings, Clyde E. Bortner, Edward T. Bortner, Miriam M. Fisher, Rosa A. Madison, Janet M. Hughes and Dorothy J. Stevens.

A service to celebrate the life of David will be held at 12 p.m on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Christ's American Baptist Church, 730 Menges Mills Rd, Spring Grove, PA with Pastor Joshua Trojak officiating. A time to share memories with the family and an opportunity to view will be on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be in Saint Paul's Wolf's Church Cemetery, York. Pallbearers will be Kevin Smith, Paul Smith, Dean Smith, Cody Ort, Logan Ort and Mike Ort.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Christ's American Baptist Church at the address listed above, or to Amedisys Foundation (Hospice), 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

To share memories of David Paul Bortner please visit www.wetzelfuneralhome.com.