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Orton Gralund Obituary

ORTON GRALUND Cedar Rapids Orton Gralund passed away at Lisbon Rehabilitation Center Oct. 1, 2020, at the age of 101, of natural causes. Private services will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Inurnment will be in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. He was preceded by his wife, Betty, in 2006; a daughter, Sandy, in 2016; two sisters; and one brother. He is survived by daughter, Barbara (Bob); and sons, William (Kathy) and James. Orton Gralund was born in Waukegan Ill., Jan. 16, 1919. He married Betty in Kahoka, Mo., on Feb. 15, 1942. He joined the U.S. Navy on Feb. 4, 1942, and was discharged after the war on Oct. 14, 1945. Orton enjoyed roller skating, bowling, golf in his younger days, playing cards with family, and listening to his music collection. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 5, 2020.

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Linda Curtis Knabel

September 29, 2021

My favorite uncle ever.

Linda Knabel

October 5, 2020

Uncle Ort was the best Uncle ever. You will be missed but with family members in heaven. Our family will all gather one day in heaven and have our family picnic in the park like we to do. We love you. Linda and Dave

Kim Cavros

October 5, 2020

He was a wonderful honorable man. I will always remember listening to the Cubs on TV or on radio with you when I was a little girl. Give grandma hugs snd kisses for me. You will be greatly missed! I love you grandpa.

October 5, 2020

Thank you for your service to this great country
REST IN PEACE

A VIETNAM VETERAN
Hiawatha Iowa

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