Kerry Michael (O'Brien) Ortmeyer, age 79, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Born in Rochester, NY on December 31, 1942 to the late Kenneth and Ann O'Brien he was adopted by Mr. Carl Ortmeyer.
Kerry graduated from Wheaton High School in Bethesda, Maryland then enlisted in the United States Navy in the early 1960's. He served his country as a yeoman in the Pentagon due to the fact that he was the sole surviving son of a serviceman killed in WWII, resulting in him not being eligible to go into combat.
After serving his country, Kerry joined a friend in buying a 9 hole golf course in Johnstown, Ohio. This began a lifelong career as a golf course superintendent. In 1969 and 1970, Kerry attended Rutgers University for his Turf Management Certification. He then spent 27 years working in that capacity for Columbus and Metropolitan Park System as a superintendent at Blacklick Woods Metro Golf Courses 36 hole executive and championship layouts in Reynoldsburg, OH. Kerry retired in 1995, two years prior to marrying his beloved wife, Janis. The two then relocated to North Myrtle Beach, SC to golf and enjoy life with each other.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leefhandcrematory.com for the Ortmeyer family.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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