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Michael Orlich Obituary
July 19, 1926 - Feb. 17, 2018 - Athlete, WWII Navy veteran, and father, Mike Orlich passed away after a brief illness on February 17 at the age of 91. Born in Chisholm, Minnesota to Serbian parents, Mike came west in 1954 working for Harold's Club until 1960, then entering the real estate business. From 1978 to 1999 he lived the good life at South Lake Tahoe where cocktail hours on his deck were legendary. By 1999 he tired of shoveling snow and moved back to Reno for good.
He is preceded in death by his parents Sam and Dora Orlich, brother Sam Orlich, son Michael M. Orlich, first wife Barbara and second wife Carol. He is survived by his daughter Joy Orlich of Reno, step-son Mark Beauchamp of Ukiah, CA, brother Dan Orlich of Reno, and sisters Eugenia Hartig of Omaha, NE, and Euphemia Zahringer of Sedalia, MO, longtime friend and companion Helene Ravetto, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at 11am at Walton's Funeral Home:875 W. Second Street in Reno. A reception will follow. The family invites you to leave a condolence message on the book of memories at: www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, gather some friends, raise a glass and toast to life."I'll drink to that!"
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Joanne Walen
March 15, 2018
We lived across the street from Mike's parents and brother Dan then bought their house from Mike. My condolences to the family.
March 3, 2018
We are so sad to hear of Mike's passing; our deepest Sympathy go out to his family. Heaven is a much better place with Mike there. We will miss you.
Kathy & Denny Sestanovich
March 1, 2018
Dear Dan and all the Orlichs,
Please accept my condolences for your loss of Mike.
Love and Blessings, Diane Smith
March 1, 2018
Please accept my deepest condolences, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. May the hope of seeing your loved one again in the future, as our heavenly Father has promised, bring you comfort. John 11:24-25.
Renee Major
February 27, 2018
What a dear Nixon Ave. friend, mom and I have thought of so often. Had we realized he was in Reno we would have looked him up for sure! Fond memories and at one time a special friend and neighbor. Little Mike was our pal in crime and big Mike watched out for all the kids on the block!
Much Love, Renee' and Mayzelle "Webber"
Dave Catron
February 26, 2018
I was very sad to hear that Mr Orlich had passed away. He was a very kind man even tho he tried to be gruff. As a kid, he would greet me at the door and try to give me the impression that I was about to end up in the hospital. It was his way of telling me that he approved of me as his sons friend. It was not unusual for him to chase me down the street as I laughed so hard I couldn't see through the tears. I have never felt so welcome at a friends house. You will be missed Mr O. Rest In Peace
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