Otho Kortz, cattle salesman for Union Stock Yards who loved to referee college and youth sports, dies at 97
- Posted on January 27, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Otho Kortz, cattle salesman for Union Stock Yards who loved to referee college and youth sports, dies at 97
The Oak Lawn resident officiated Illinois high school baseball, football and basketball games and was a ref for college bowl games.
