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David Anthony "Dave" Orf
1958 - 2021
David Anthony "Dave" Orf
1958 - 2021
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BORN
1958
DIED
2021
David Orf Obituary
Orf, David Anthony "Dave", age 63, passed away, Monday, December 27, 2021. He was born in St. Charles, MO, the son of Robert Anthony and Joan Marie (nee Cova) Orf. Dave was a 1978 graduate of Lafayette High School and was a carpenter by trade. Dave and his father started Orf Construction in 1977 and after being in business for 41 years, Dave retired and took on the role of “World’s Greatest Grandpa”. Dave will forever be remembered as one of the most generous men we have ever known.
He is the beloved husband of Mary (nee Brunk) Orf; the dear father of the late Robert A. “Bobby”, Jennifer (Daniel) Taylor, and Patrick D. Orf; loving grandpa and "Pocka" of Nora, Laine, Eve, and Isabel Taylor; dear brother of Connie (Colby) Braye, Sharon (Tony) Vitale, Denise (Roger) Tayloe, and Linda (Mark) Bauer; loving son of Joan and the late Robert Orf. Dave is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.
Services: Funeral service at New Community Church, 16801 Manchester Road, Wildwood, Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to #17 Bobby Orf Scholarship, St. Louis Community Foundation, #2 Oak Knoll Park, St. Louis, MO 63105. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
For those unable to attend, the service will be streaming live at https://www.ncc-stl.org/livestream
26 Entries
John & Debbie Lenon
January 13, 2022
We are both so very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Jim and Mindy Knight
January 10, 2022
The best friend you could ever have. Always there to help regardless of issue or project. He's my little, big brother, we were family.
Tina Schuldt
January 5, 2022
Dave was a great guy! I will miss his funny "what up!!!". He was taken way to soon. So sorry for your loss.
Tina Schuldt
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The Porters
January 5, 2022
Sending all of our love and deepest condolences to the Orf family. Dave was a great man.
Matt Skyles
January 5, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Orf family! Dave was such a great friend to my sons Mason, Brody and I. He will always hold a special place in our memories and our hearts!
Sandy & Mike McCarty
January 4, 2022
Mary, praying God brings you and your family strength and peace as you travel this difficult journey. We love you.
Ashley Hobbs
January 4, 2022
Sending all my love and prayers to the Orf family. May you find peace and comfort with each other during this extremely difficult time.
Deborah Ritchie
January 4, 2022
I am so deeply sadden to hear of the passing of Dave. My understanding thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to you Mary!
May your wonderful memories of Dave bring you peace and happiness in the months ahead.
Norm Davis and Kristi Davis
January 4, 2022
We were fortunate that you passed through our life. Heaven gained a great angel way to early yet I'm sure there was loved ones thrilled to be reunited again in heaven.
Kelly Kramer
January 3, 2022
Mary, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers and with you, Patrick and Jen during this unexpected time of grief.
Kelly
Kenneth Small
January 3, 2022
Dear Mary,
This is Ken Small with a message to you, Jennifer, and Patrick.
I am so sorry to hear that Dave passed.
You were blessed with such a great husband and father.
I always remember the fun times at the Lake and how Dave always had the smile I see in the photo posted here.
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Ken and Cheryl Small
Cheryl DeWilde
January 3, 2022
Mary, thinking of you and the Orf family in this most difficult time. My deepest sympathy!
January 3, 2022
I am so sorry for you your loss. Dave was just a super guy!
Tina Vesper
From last year's golf tournament we all love Dave and will miss him dearly and we are so so SORRY for your loss Mary for your
John Dunn
January 3, 2022
3rd Thursday boy night we love Dave and will miss him dearly so so for your loss Mary
Marilyn Lewis
January 2, 2022
Mary, I am broken hearted that you lost your husband, and father of your beautiful children!!! I sooo enjoyed spending time with you this summer!!! I understand why you and judi and all your girlfriends have such a great love for each other!! Not everyone has that kind of love!!! I have been broken hearted for you because I just love you !!! ❤❤
Cathy Shaw Connely
January 2, 2022
I am so sorry my thoughts are with your whole family
tom&sally cullen
January 1, 2022
PRAYERS,FOR THE ORF FAMILY OUR FRIENDS FROM THE CULLEN FAMILY
Joe and Karen Merlati
December 31, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Thinking of you in this very difficult time.
LINDA ZELLE
December 31, 2021
I am just so sorry to hear this tragic news. Although I haven't seen Dave for many years, I always had a little chuckle every time I saw one of his trucks on the road, as I would think back about his shenanigans in the Orf family pool while we were growing up. It's no wonder he turned out to be an amazing father, grandfather and uncle.
I cannot imagine the pain your family has been through this year.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with Dave and his entire family. I wish you peace and much love.
December 31, 2021
Thinking of the Orf family and praying for healing hearts ♥. We are so very sorry to hear this news. Love to all. Greg and Jeanne Wells
Lisa Belue Birmingham
December 31, 2021
My sincere condolences. I knew Dave in high school and he was a kind man. I remember the construction company and how hard he worked to grow the company.
His love was visible
Sally Higgins
December 31, 2021
Dave had a heart of gold for his granddaughters. And he was like a father to my son Daniel.
Tim & Sue Flanagan
December 30, 2021
Mary, we are thinking of you and your family in this most difficult time. Dave will be missed by all. With Love, Tim & Sue Flanagan
Tami Thietje-Davis
December 30, 2021
I'm so very sorry. Prayers for you and all your family.
LORI Bell
December 30, 2021
Im so sorry
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