Edward Ortwein, 79, of Nazareth and formerly of Bethlehem, died Aug. 3, 2020 at home. Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late John and Margaret (Grady) Ortwein. He was the husband of the late Nilce P. (Teles) Ortwein for 51 years.

He was in the U.S. Army from 1959-61 and in the Army Reserves until 1965.

He worked in the treasury department of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. until he retired after 41 years. He worked earlier at Western Electric.

He coached baseball for North West, and was on Bethlehem Catholic HS’s reunion committee.

He is survived by a daughter, Michelle Stout and her husband David of Bethlehem; a son, Jeffery and his wife Lisa of Nazareth; four grandchildren, Shannon, Zachary, Ryan and Austin; two brothers, Leonard Ortwein and his wife Adelaide and Kenneth Ortwein and his wife Carolyn; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Richard and Donald.

Contributions may be made to Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem, 18018; and/or Bethlehem Special Olympics, 894 Marcon Blvd. #114, Allentown, 18109.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.