Background
Fortman, Richard Allen was born on May 27, 1936 in Minneapolis. Son of Leslie John and Helen Mary (Oltvedt) Fortman.
Fortman, Richard Allen was born on May 27, 1936 in Minneapolis. Son of Leslie John and Helen Mary (Oltvedt) Fortman.
Associate of Arts in Commerce, Graceland College, 1956. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Central Missouri State University, 1960. Master of Arts in Religion, Park College, 1992.
Buyer, Jones Store Company, Kansas City, Missoury, 1960-1966; wage incentive engineer, Western Elec. Company, Lee's Summit, Missouri, 1966-1970; director marketing and merchandising, Herald Public House, Independence, Missouri, 1970-1995; publications representative, Clark and Miles Public, Inc., St. Paul, 1995-1996. Board directors Santa Fe Day Care, Kansas City, Missoury.
Those who choose not to follow Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will receive a reward according to what they have done in this life, but they will not enjoy the glory of living in the presence of God.
Board of directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Independence, Missouri, 1982-1989. Board directors Truman Annual Concert, treasurer 1994-1997. Member Independence Chamber of Commerce (board directors, vice president membership 1981-1983, Distinguished Svc. award 1981, Centurion award 1982).
Married Phyllis Naomi Mader, September 14, 1963. Children: Jill Leslie, Jared Richard.