Memorial servcie planned for Ortmayer

The University of La Verne will hold a public memorial service for longtime football coach Roland Ortmayer on Nov. 22. Ortmayer, who led the Leopards for 43 years, passed away last month at 91.

The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the school's football stadium which is named after him.

The second part of the event will feature a video presentation with the final speakers in the adjacent Franz Athletic Court.

Among those schedule to speak are Rex Huigens, who coached with Ortmayer for 25 years and succeeded him as coach, as well as Steve Ortmayer, Roland's nephew and an assistant coach at the University of Kentucky.

 Others are Ortmayer's daughter Corlan, University President Steve Morgan and current Alta Loma High School coach and La Verne alum John Kusleika.

Those wanting to attend should RSVP the schools' alumni office at (909) 593-3511, ext. 4760 or by email at alumni@ulv.edu by Nov.19.