Background
Fortenbach, Ray Thomas was born on April 27, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ray J. and Mary Lee (Shively) Fortenbach.
Fortenbach, Ray Thomas was born on April 27, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ray J. and Mary Lee (Shively) Fortenbach.
Bachelor of Arts, University Louisville, 1947; Bachelor of Laws, University Houston, 1954.
Partner firm, Childs, Fortenbach, Beck & Guyton, Houston, 1956-1982; of counsel, Childs, Fortenbach, Beck & Guyton, 1982-1987; sole practice, Houston, 1987-1990; of counsel, Margraves & Schueler, 1991-1992; retired, 1992.
Served with United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1945-1946. Member American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Houston Bar Association, University Houston Alumni Association (president 1974-1975) University Houston Law Alumni Organization (board directors, member executive committee 1985-1989, trustee 1982-1990, trustee emeritus, life since 1990). Clubs: River Oaks Country.
Married Marie Septer, August 31, 1951. Children: Karen, Karl, Kurt.