ORVEDAL, John 1943-2006

ORVEDAL

Posted By: Gordon Felland (email)
Date: 5/31/2006 at 16:51:18

John Helge Orvedal, age 63, of Blue Earth, MN, lost his battle with cancer and died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family on May 16, 2006. Celebration of life services were Saturday, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth with Pastor Steve Bohling officiating. Visitation was Friday at Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, in Blue Earth.

John (Bud) Helge Orvedal was born on January 26, 1943, in rural Northwood, IA, to John and Mayme Orvedal. He was baptized in the Christian Faith April 25, 1943, and confirmed June 1, 1958, in Northwood. He received his education from Northwood-Kensett High School, graduating in 1961. On June 10, 1961, he married Karen Oakland at First Shell Rock Lutheran Church in Northwood. This union was blessed by two children, Valerie and Jeff. John remarried on January 11, 1985, to Judy (Lutteke) Schreiber at First Lutheran Church in Northwood. John and Judy moved to Blue Earth in 1985, where he was employed in the agri-business fields. He later was employed as a semi-truck driver until his early retirement. John was an avid camper, and enjoyed playing golf. His greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren. He was excited knowing that he had another grandchild on the way. John was a member of the Kensett Lions Club, coached Little League and was a member of the Sons of Norway for many years. He was very proud of his Norwegian heritage, and was fortunate to visit Norway twice in his lifetime. John was diagnosed with cancer in February, 2004. During his good days he enjoyed spending time in the kitchen experimenting with his culinary skills.

Those left to cherish John’s memory are his wife Judy; his children: Valerie Bork and husband John of Grafton, IA; Jeff Orvedal and wife Gayle of Las Vegas, NV; his stepchildren: Kaprice Schultz and husband Jeff of Wells, MN; Chris Schreiber and wife Angie of North Mankato, MN; Tracy Blagg and husband Tim of Blue Earth, MN; his grandchildren: Patrice, John, and Brianna Bork; Shelby and Alyce Orvedal; Taylor, Brayden, and Kiera Schultz; McKenna Schreiber; Sydney Blagg; sister Gertie Goodale and husband Dale of Osage, IA; sister Carolyn Thayer and husband Richard of Jewell IA; and brother Dennis Orvedal and wife Helen of Northwood.

John was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to United Hands Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Source: Northwood Anchor, May 24, 2006