Orval R. Zorn

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Orval R Zorn, 82, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully in his sleep at home and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 4th . 
 
Orval was born on August 4, 1925 in Two Rivers to Raymond and Anna (Behnke) Zorn and baptized on August 9, 1925. He spent his childhood in Lena, was confirmed in the Lutheran Church at age 14, and graduated from Lena High School in 1944. He married Gwendolyn J. Kamps on May 4, 1946 at St. John's Lutheran Church of Grover. They lived in the Wisconsin area until 1972 when they moved to California, living in Huntington Beach, Anza and Sun City. They returned earlier this year to live with Wayne and CeCelia in Eau Claire.

 
Orval is survived by his loving wife, Gwendolyn of Eau Claire; four sons: Dennis (Elizabeth) of Oshkosh, Wayne (CeCelia) of Eau Claire, Dale (Barbara) of Costa Mesa, CA, and Ward (Janice) of Tustin, CA; six grandchildren: Stephanie, Kristin, Brieana Searcy, Mackenna, Kevin, and Brandon; 2 great-grandchildren: Kayla and Conner; one brother, Leonhard of Temecula, CA; one sister, Marcia (Jack) Whitmer of Ames, IA; and two sisters-in-law: Marion Kersch of Lena and Elsie Zorn of Abrams; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents and two brothers, Marvin and Lavern. 
 
Orval enjoyed dancing with the love of his life, listening to Polkas and Country music, gardening, and cheering on the Packers, win or lose. He was a loving husband, nurturing father, fun-loving grandfather & great-grandfather, and generous to anyone in need. He served God and his family with his time, talents, and treasures throughout his life. 
 
Most importantly, Orval believed Jesus when He said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." (John 11:25-26) Orval celebrated his 82nd birthday with Jesus and will spend all of eternity with Him in heaven.
 
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 10, 2007 from 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. at the Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home in Eau Claire. The funeral service will be held at 3:30 P.M. with Reverend Herb Prahl officiating. 
 
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Christ the Vine Lutheran Church, 29581 N. General Kearny, Temecula, CA 92591. Friends may offer condolences online at www.fullerspeckien.com.
 
Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.