Robert Gerard Wortmann 67 of Taylorsville died Saturday, December 31st, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born July 24th, 1949 he was the son of the late Godfrey and Margaret Wortmann. His wife, Sheila Gaye Smith Wortmann of the home; a son, Eric Wortmann of Taylorsville; a brother, Mike Wortmann of Dearborn, MI survive him. Services are planned for a later date in Michigan. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Wortmann family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.