Background
Bortel, Michael Ray was born on September 25, 1947 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Lloyd Wilbur and Lillian Hazel (Monahan) Bortel.
Bortel, Michael Ray was born on September 25, 1947 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Lloyd Wilbur and Lillian Hazel (Monahan) Bortel.
Bachelor of Science, Western Illinois U., 1969; Master of Arts, Western Illinois U., 1974.
Teacher, George Churchill Junior High School, Galesburg, Illinois, 1969-1971; teacher, Thornridge High School, Dolton, Illinois, since 1971; director student activities, Thornridge High School, Dolton, Illinois, since 1990. Teacher leader People to People International, Spokane, Washington, since 1990. Bowling coach Thornridge High School, Dolton, 1971-1989.
Member National Geography Society, National Education Association, Illinois Education Association, American Foreign Svc.(master teacher since 1987), Illinois High School Girl's Bowling Coaches Association (president elect since 1987).
Married Linda Lee Cox, April 10, 1976 (divorced August 1980). Married Susan Jill Hibma, June 10, 1983 (divorcedMay 1991).