Leo Francis Orr 1936-2012

ORR HOLDER

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/23/2012 at 20:30:45

Sioux City Journal
November 09, 2012

SIOUX CITY | Leo Francis Orr, 75, of Sioux City died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at a Sioux City hospital.

Services will be 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Sioux City, with the Rev. Roger Madden officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service today at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service. Online condolences for the family may be made at www.waterburyfuneralserviceinc.com.

Leo was born in Onawa, Iowa, on Dec. 9, 1936, the son of Roy Albert and Daisy Marie (Holder) Orr. He and the family lived in the Onawa area until Leo was 7 years old, when they moved to the Sumner, Wash., area. A few years later, the family moved to Parker, S.D., before moving to the Jefferson, S.D., area. He attended school in Jefferson.

Leo worked in construction for many years. He then became the custodian at Dakota Valley Community Schools, where he retired five years ago.

Leo was a active member of First United Methodist Church, where he was always willing to lend a hand in getting projects done. Leo enjoyed watching westerns on television and listening to country western music. He was a picker for many years before it became a popular hobby. He loved to visit with all of his friends and enjoyed his Sunday morning coffee with his sister. He always was willing to visit with his family and friends.

He is survived by his brother, Raymond Orr and wife, Carol of West Point, Neb.; his sister, Ruth LaFleur and her husband, David of Sioux City; and many nieces and nephews.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenneth, David, and George; and sisters, Charlotte and Sharon.