20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoskins. Rev.

Rodney Rixe officiated. Interment followed at the Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Norfolk. Visitation wase held on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoskins. Military rites were provided by American Legion Post 16, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1644 of Norfolk and the United States Army Honor Guard.

Orville was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Orville was born on Sept. 26, 1937, in Osmond to Emil and Esther Broekemeier. He was baptized into the Christian faith on Nov. 14, 1937, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Os -

mond. He confirmed his faith through confirmation on April 2, 1950. Orville graduated from Osmond High School in 1954. On June 22, 1957, he married the love of his life, Kathleen Behrens, in Plainview. They spent over 67 years together. To this union four children were born, Thomas, Elizabeth, Joel and Daniel. Orville was a farmer for many years. He worked on the family farm until 1965. He then worked at Larson Farms of Tilden and Marotz Farms of Hoskins. After retiring from farming, Orville worked for Gillette Dairy and Highland Roberts of Norfolk. Orville was an avid hunter and fisherman. His grandsons could share many stories of hunting and fishing with Grandpa. Orville also loved music. He was a part of the church choir for many years and sang at many weddings, funerals, and family events.

Orville is survived by his wife, Kathleen; sons Thomas of Norfolk, Joel (Kimberly) of Fayetteville, AR, and Daniel (Michele) of Columbus; daughter Elizabeth (Gene) Grosc of Columbus; grandchildren Nathan Broekemeier, Maria Broekemeier, Christopher (Melissa) Grosc, Amy (Jeff) Sadler, Jessica (Josh) Loontjer, Heath (Katie) Broekemeier, Tyler (Brooke) Broekemeier, Sara (Eric) Rosenbaum), Justin (Mikayla) Broekemeier, Joshua Broekemeier, and Caitlin (Christian) Hall; 17 greatgrandchildren; brother James (Margaret) Broekemeier; sisters, Barbara (Marvin) Theis, Rosy Jenkins, and Judy (Gary) Acklie, as well as many nieces and nephews who knew him as Uncle Bubble Gum, plus all the other special people that Mom and Dad called family.

Orville was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Esther Broekemeier; brothers Jerry, Don, Glenn and Byron; sisters Phylis and Marion, and daughter-in-law Betsy Broekemeier.