Orville A. Lubahn

Orville A. Lubahn, age 91, of Oronoco, was called home on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 24, 1922, in Olmsted County, to William and Clara (nee Koenig) Lubahn. Orville attended school in Oronoco. On October 23, 1942 he entered the U.S. Army, served during World War II in the Pacific Theater, and was honorably discharged on December 28, 1945. Orville married Betty Berg on August 24, 1946 in Zumbrota. They farmed in the area until 1951 when they moved back to Oronoco, and he started his plumbing business. Orville sold his business and started working for the Plumber Local Union 6. Orville enjoyed baseball, watching the MN Twins and Vikings, western movies, NASCAR, fishing, and carpentry. He also enjoyed working on old cars and tractors, and being the pit boss for his three dirt track racing sons.

Orville is survived by his daughter, Carol Lubahn of Oronoco; sons, James (Ruth) Lubahn of Pine Island, Robert (Diane) Lubahn of Mantorville, Jerry (Mary) Lubahn of Oronoco; grandchildren, Jason (Virginia) McCoy, Kirsten (Anthony) Plummer, Tina (Chris) Stolp, Jessica (Jeremy) Haire, Brandon Lubahn, Brittany Lubahn, Mistie (T.J.) Murphy, Kristin (John) Blue; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister, Gladys (Marvin) Olhoff of Sacramento, CA; brothers, Lyle of Rochester, Calvin of rural Pine Island, Gordon (Mary) of Byron, Ernest (Donna) of Waukon, IA; and extended Virginia Myhro family.

Orville was preceded in death by his wife Betty who died on April 5, 2002; brothers, Willis, Darryl, Arvin; and special friend, Virginia Myhro.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Pine Island with Pastor John Torris Lohre and Pastor Kip Groettum officiating. Burial will be in the Oronoco Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2014 at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Mahler Chapel in Pine Island and for one hour prior to the service at the church. www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

MAR 17. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Mahler Chapel
209 NW 1st Ave. P.O. Box 117
Pine Island, MN 55963

Visitation

MAR 18. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

Saint Paul Lutheran Church
Pine Island, MN 55963

Service

MAR 18. 11:00 AM (CDT)

Saint Paul Lutheran Church
Pine Island, MN 55963