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Francis Orehowsky Obituary

FAIRBORN — USAF CMSgt. (Ret.) Francis M. "Ski" Orehowsky, 86 of Fairborn, died Aug. 10. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 at Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, Fairborn. Mass is 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16 at Mary, Help of Christians, Fairborn. www.BeltonStroup.com.

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Published by Xenia Daily Gazette from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Francis Orehowsky

13 Entries

August 15, 2019

Ski was a born leader, respected by both his men and his superiors. I personally considered him a
friend and a patriot.....

Fred Swift

2012 Dayton reunion

Art Starkey

August 15, 2019

During my time (1968-71; LBJ and Nixon) Ski was our leader and friend. He was somewhat short in stature, but he was a giant of a man. We remember the times we worked with him and even laughed with him. Liz it was great meeting you in Dayton when we were able to reunite. Thank you for all you meant to Ski.

David Hunter

August 15, 2019

Ski was a great guy to work with and learn from in my 3 1/2 years at WHCA from 1965-68. In working around the White House and on trips, Ski always had a level head and was respected and liked by everyone. I enjoyed visiting with him and Elisabeth when we were in Dayton. He is missed.

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August 15, 2019

My condolences to Ski and his family. - SEBarboza

B.A. "Rusty" Chamberlain

August 14, 2019

I'll never forget Frank "Ski" Orehowsky, may God Rest his Soul. He was a a leader, tough, funny, and caring all at once. My 3 years at the White House working for Ski were the fondest memories I have in life. He was an original, an honest guy-one of a kind-and will be missed by all who knew him.
WHCA 1970-1972

August 14, 2019

Frank was my friend, mentor, and supervisor since he picked me up at the headquarters for the 1365 Photo Squadron in Orlando, Florida. He was responsible for bringing me up to the White House in 1965 and then worked with me from Wright Patterson AFB after both he and I retired from the Air Force, he as the Manager for Command Multimedia and I for Air Force Multimedia. I will miss him and his friendship until I can join him upstairs.

Ray Dabney
Lottsburg, VA

Ted Burrows

August 13, 2019

I will always be thankful for Frank Orehowsky's leadership, guidance, good humor and friendship. I am a better man for having known him.

Edward Burrows

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August 13, 2019

Sad to hear of Ski's passing. I will always treasure my time with him in WHCA A/V from 1968-1971.

Jim Hawkins

August 13, 2019

So sad to hear of Ski's passing. I have fond memories of the time I spent with him in WHCA 1967-70.

Pat Broerman

August 13, 2019

Elizabeth & Family, My sincere sympathy and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you!!!!

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