ANGOLA - Keith D. "Shorty" Mortorff, 75 years old, of Angola, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 9, 2025, at his home.
Shorty was born on Feb. 13, 1950, in Angola, Indiana, son of the late Edmon and Ramona (Snyder) Mortorff.
He was a 1968 graduate of Angola High School. He continued his education at Tri-State College.
Shorty was a mechanic, and former owner of Kain's Service Station. After he sold the business, he worked at Smith Enterprises and was a tow-truck driver and clerk for Countryside Repair.
He was a devoted member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Pleasant Lake, where he was involved in the Luke 3:11 Coat Bank Ministry.
He was a member of the Orland Lion's Club. He also helped at the Pleasant Lake and Land of Lakes Lion's clubs. Keith was an avid volunteer. He donated blood frequently. He enjoyed cars, the Green Bay Packers and his heart was always with the family farm.
Surviving are his sister, Linda Fulton, of Fremont, Indiana; three nieces, Nichole Fulton, Becky (Kevin) Seiler and Peggy Schreiber; two nephews, Michael (Erin) Fulton and Wyatt Weaver; three great-nieces and five great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Roger Fulton; one sister, Judy Weaver and her husband, Dr. R. Wyatt Weaver Jr.
A gathering of family and friends for Keith D. "Shorty" Mortorff will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 2-4 p.m., at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 3365 Golden Lake Road, Pleasant Lake, Indiana.
Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Hamilton, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 3365 Golden Lake Road, Pleasant Lake, IN 46779, or to Orland American Legion Post 423, 211 S. Bronson St., Orland, IN 46776.
Condolences may be sent to the family, or the online guestbook may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com.
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Sponsored by Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home & Crematory - Hamilton Chapel.
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Tim Thomas
June 13, 2025
I first met Keith at my Uncle and Aunts house when I was a child. My Aunt had picked a gallon of black berries and gave 'Shorty' the bucket to try 'some'. When she came back, the bucket was near empty! While she wasn't exactly happy about it, she rolled her eyes, said Oh Shorty, and walked away, to the laughter of her husband, my dad, and Shorty!
That Keith and the awesome guy he became, are what I will always remember about him!
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