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Straub Orville Obituary
Orville O. Straub died peacefully on Christmas Day, 2012 at the Lakeview Heights/Northcentral Health Care Canter, in Wausau after a lingering illness with Parkinson's Disease and related dementia.
Orville was preceded in death by his wife Patricia, brothers Howard "Bud" and Glen, and his sister Lucille Drumm; daughter Mary Hamilton, and grandson Seth Straub. He is survived by his brothers Kenneth (Betty) of Rothschild and Norman (Cleo) of Illinois; children Michael Straub (Sue) of Wisconsin Rapids, Barb Pagel (Jim) of Rothschild, Gretchen Sampson (Denny) of Osceola, Bill Straub of Wisconsin Rapids, Peter Straub (Sahm) of North Carolina, Theresa Gerg (Joe) of New Berlin, and Betsy Siegel (Tim) of Sheboygan. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was born to Leona and Benno Straub in Edgar, Wisconsin on June 6, 1923. He graduated from Edgar High School and went on to dental school at Loyola University in Chicago. He served in the Army Air Force as a Dental Officer from 1946 to 1949. While in the service, he attained the rank of Captain and received a World War II Victory Medal and an American Theater Ribbon. While stationed at the Hamilton Air Base in Bakersfield, California, he married Patricia Ketter of Fenwood on February 15, 1947. They later moved to Wisconsin Rapids where Orville practiced dentistry for 38 years. Orville was a Little League Baseball coach and active in the Knights of Columbus as well as a lifetime member of the Wisconsin Rapids Elks Club. After Orv retired, he and Pat built a home in Las Vegas and lived there 15 years before returning to Wisconsin.
Orville enjoyed deer hunting and was a founding member of Kids Camp, his beloved deer shack in Mercer, Wisconsin where he hunted for 52 years. He also loved fishing in Canada and playing cards and other table games. Orv was a huge baseball fan and enjoyed watching most any sporting activity. Orville will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 29, 2012 at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home, Schofield. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the caregivers at Lakeview Heights/Northcentral Health Care Center for their outstanding care and compassion.
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Memories and Condolences
for Straub Orville
January 3, 2013
Gretchen, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you have many fond memories of your dad and that they bring you comfort as you mourn his passing.
Phyllis Dubé
January 1, 2013
Mike & Sue,
Our sympathies to you & the rest of your family.
Sandy Kornatowski & Ron Lobner
Bill and Brenda Walczak
December 31, 2012
Dear Mike and Sue,
Sending kind thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family with the recent news of the loss of your father, Orv. He will be missed.
Assumption Catholic Schools
December 31, 2012
We're so very sorry to learn of the passing of Orville. Please know that those left behind are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength.
Orville @ his Kid's Camp 2002
Bret Hanson
December 30, 2012
Time spent with Orville will always be with me. To Orv's family my heart goes out to you.
Sue (Johnston) Miller
December 29, 2012
Thoughts & Prayers to Dr Straub's Family at this sad time.
Harold Pomainville
December 29, 2012
Dr. Straub was my family's dentist for many years. We mourn his passing.
Fred & Rita Straub
December 29, 2012
Sorry to hear about the passing of another cousin. He was a good rolemodel.
Dena Drye
December 29, 2012
So sorry to hear about your dad,Barb,HE was such a neat person,your family is in my prayers and thoughts....Dena
December 28, 2012
My sympathies are with your family I enjoyed working with your Dad for amny years at Riverhill Julie Suhr
December 28, 2012
Your dad was my dentist for many many years. I always got good care from him.
Mary Kay (Frechette) Schoechert
Diane Reitz (Oleson)
December 28, 2012
Barb, Mike and the rest of the family. I remember your dad in my high school years. He was always so nice to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Betsy Siegel
December 28, 2012
Dad,
You taught me so many things in life; to value family, to work hard, to respect God and to always try to do the right thing. You were such a gentleman! I remember being pregnant with Erin, and visiting you in the hospital after your heart attack. Your only concern was that I was comfortable and made sure I had a place to sit during the visit!
I treasure the visits we had with in the last couple of years. I loved telling you about my job and the latest news about dentistry. I know you felt proud that I work in the same profession you did. In fact, you gave me my first job - ironing your dental gowns! During our visits you and I talked about the ranch, raising kids, sports, dogs, and countless other great memories, including Mom.
You mentioned you regretted not saying "I love you" much while we were growing up; it didn't matter, because we knew we were loved. You made sure to say it at every visit from then on. We always knew you wanted the best for us and gave us the opportunity to have wonderful lives.
I am so proud to have had you for a Dad, and I'm glad you are finally reunited with Mom. I love you.
Betsy
Chris Cwiklo-Halverson
December 28, 2012
To the Straub family,
My sincerest sympathy to all of you.
Kathleen (Arnold)Mergler
December 28, 2012
So sorry to hear about your loss. I don't think I ever met him, but I did follow the family with Seth and Mrs. Straub... You have been in my prayers for many years and will continue to be.
Sandy Nelson Fedler
December 28, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. I worked for Dr. Straub at the dental clinic in Wis Rapids. He was a good guy.
December 28, 2012
VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. HE WAS A GREAT DENTIST. THINKING OF YOU FROM FLORIDA GARY & DONNA GOECKS
December 28, 2012
Grandpa,
I am so happy you are at peace and with Grandma again. I love you and will miss you.
Carrie
Lloyd Chambers
December 28, 2012
I only knew Orv as my dentist. Many years after he did some work for me my dentist in Phoenix remarked what good work he had done!
Marlyce Randall
December 28, 2012
Gretchen--Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish the fond memories you have of your Mom and Dad.
Barbara Pagel
December 28, 2012
Dad, Even though my heart is breaking, I know you are in a better place. My days won't be the same without you. I will miss you so much.I will love you forever.
Barbara Pagel
December 28, 2012
Dad, Even though my heart is broken, I know you are in a better place. My days will not be the same. I will miss you so much. I will love you forever.
Donn Lee Steuck
December 28, 2012
Farewell to the last of the orignial Kids Camp crew. Rest in Peace Doc.
Donn Lee Steuck - Bucksnort Inn
Gretchen Sampson
December 27, 2012
What a wonderful dad you were Pa. Miss you so much already. Love you always. Hoping you and mom are dancing in heaven!
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