Orville Gustave Hallengren

Orville G. Hallengren, age 80, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Storm Lake Cemetery with full military rites. Visitation will take place Friday, July 1, 2016 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Orville Gustave Hallengren was born September 21, 1935, in Galva, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Iva (Carlson) Hallengren. Orville attended grade school in Galva, and later graduated from Alta High School in 1953. On December 5, 1958, Orville was united in marriage to the love of his life, Janet Powell, in Lawton, Oklahoma. Together, they were blessed with two children: Marcina and Michael. On January 6, 1955, Orville joined the United States Army. He served in the Ordinance and spent three years in Fontenet, France. He was honorably discharged on October 2, 1959. Orville held various jobs throughout his life, working the majority of his years for Columbian Feed and later as the manager for the Storm Lake AMVETS. Orville attended First Baptist Church in Storm Lake where he served as an usher. He also was a dedicated fireman for the Storm Lake Fire Department and the Storm Lake AMVETS for many years. Orville loved sports and enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Chiefs, and NASCAR. Orville took many trips to Branson, Missouri and to Topeka, Kansas. Some of his other favorite activities included gardening and taking care of his cat, Icky. Most of all, Orville was a devoted family man, spending time with family was always important to him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Janet Hallengren of Storm Lake, Iowa; children: Marcina Hallengren of Schaller, Iowa; Michael (Deanna) Hallengren of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; sister, Gladys (Noble) Warner of Lamar, Missouri; sisters-in-law: Vera Hallengren of Alta, Iowa; Phyllis Toiberg of Rembrandt, Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews; neighborhood grandchildren: Mayra, Arely, Luigi, Jesus, Ali, Frankie, Edgar, Liz, Collin, Hector, Valentina, and Bianca; many “grandpets”; and extended family and friends. Orville was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Lloyd, Norris, Clifford, and Kenneth; sister: Melva; and infant siblings: Ronnie and Helen.

Orville Gustave Hallengren

September 21, 1935 - June 29, 2016