- Born on: May 11, 1926
- Departed on: June 21, 2015
- Resided in: Oelwein, IA
Arthur A. Orlowski
Arthur A. Orlowski, age 89, of Oelwein, Iowa, died Sunday, June 21, 2015.
He was born May 11, 1926, the ninth child of August and Augusta Orlowski at Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. He graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 1944. He served two years in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre.
In 1953 he married Lorraine Teetshorn; they had one daughter, Ronda, and later were divorced.
In March of 1964 he married Janet Biver. They had two children, Amy and Jim. He worked for Interstate Power Company for 39 years, retiring in 1988. Art was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and Zion Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Janet; daughter Ronda (Troy) Foley of Independence; daughter, Amy (Mark) Grider of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; son, Jim (Malcolm Johns) Orlowski of San Antonio, Texas; three grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Also surviving are a step-daughter, Ruth Ann (Alton) Iverson of Cresco.
He was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters; and four brothers.
According to Art’s wishes, his remains will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials in Art’s name, may be directed to the Family.
He was born May 11, 1926, the ninth child of August and Augusta Orlowski at Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. He graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 1944. He served two years in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre.
In 1953 he married Lorraine Teetshorn; they had one daughter, Ronda, and later were divorced.
In March of 1964 he married Janet Biver. They had two children, Amy and Jim. He worked for Interstate Power Company for 39 years, retiring in 1988. Art was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and Zion Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Janet; daughter Ronda (Troy) Foley of Independence; daughter, Amy (Mark) Grider of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; son, Jim (Malcolm Johns) Orlowski of San Antonio, Texas; three grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Also surviving are a step-daughter, Ruth Ann (Alton) Iverson of Cresco.
He was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters; and four brothers.
According to Art’s wishes, his remains will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials in Art’s name, may be directed to the Family.
