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Obituary

Orville Stevenson, 86, of Mitchell, SD, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Scotland, SD. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 25, at First Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7:00 PM at the church with a 6:30 PM prayer service. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Orville Frederick Stevenson was born January 18, 1938, to Glenn and Marguerite (Gunn) Stevenson in Scotland, SD. He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958.

Orville was united in marriage to Anita Bietz on December 18, 1960, in Parkston, SD. In 1965, they purchased their farm west of Mitchell near Betts. Orville farmed his whole life.

Throughout his life, Orville was employed with Farmers Union Co-op, Porter’s Trucking, All American Freight, and Hormel’s until it closed in August 1979. During retirement, Orville was a rural postal carrier for the US Postal Service.

Orville was an avid hunter and fisherman. Orville either knew you, going to know you, or knew of a connection to you. He made friends everywhere he went. He enjoyed morning and afternoon coffee with the guys, and an evening beer with friends.

Orville is survived by his wife, Anita; sons, Robert of Lewisville, TX and Paul of Mitchell, SD; daughters, Ronda (Lynn) Barta of McKinney, TX and Carmen (Russ) Werning of Watertown, SD; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lyle and Melvin; and sister, Velma Krutsch.

Posted by Linda Novak Wold on September 25, 2024

Our sympathy and prayers to your family in the passing of your loved one. He loved to visit and could keep the conversation going. He was fun to be around. He had the best smile and sparkling eyes. Keeping you all close in prayer.

Posted by Gary & Kay Shafer on September 25, 2024

We are so saddened to hear about the loss of your dear hubby, Orville. May God wrap you in His comforting arms as you navigate this difficult time...

Posted by Karen VanOverschelde on September 24, 2024

Thoughts and prayers to the family of Orville🙏 I went to school with his son Robert.

Posted by Stan Ruff on September 24, 2024

Sorry for your loss prayers for your family 🙏🙏🙏

Posted by Rocky and Diane Brenden on September 24, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to your families.

Posted by Darci Eggers on September 23, 2024

Sending my sympathies to you all! I enjoyed visiting with Orville when I was at Edgewood visiting mom and she enjoyed his visits too. I would always introduce my myself and he would stop me and say " I know who you are!" 😊 Many great memories with the Stevensons- now he and Denny are having a beer and playing endless cards! Probably hitting up a fair in there too. 😉

Posted by Carolfergen on September 22, 2024

Sorry for your loss Anita! Hugs and prayers!

Posted by Carolfergen on September 22, 2024

Sorry for your loss Anita! Hugs and prayers!

Posted by Richard and Kay Bailey on September 22, 2024

Our condolences to Anita and family

Posted by Randy and Shirlee Burmeister on September 22, 2024

Sympathy to the family of Orville. I used to like visiting with him at farm sales years ago, and recently at Edgewood when he was a resident there. RIP Orville

Posted by Brian and Deb Oftedahl on September 21, 2024

We are so sorry to hear of Orville’s passing. May God comfort you at this difficult time. He was one of a kind! Praying for your family.

Posted by Elaine Barta on September 20, 2024

My deepest sympathy to all the family. May God surround you all with his love & care in these hard days. 🙏🙏💖

Posted by Lynette& Allen Schmit on September 19, 2024

Posted by Allen & Lynette Schmit on September 19, 2024

Ronda,Lynn, Ronda & Aaron…. We are so sorry for your loss. May you find “comfort” & “peace” in the” Love “ & the memories you shared with your father & grandfather. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Posted by Debert Hiemstra on September 19, 2024

Worked with Orville at Hormel's. Attended his pork barbeques at his farm. My deepest sympathy to Orville's family. Rest in peace.

Posted by William & Sherri Brummett on September 19, 2024

Rhonda, and Lynn & family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father and father in law. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. He is in a world where there is beauty and he is in no pain. I had good memories of him at CUBBY'S on the west side of Mitchell, with the coffee crew. Have faith in God and you shall see him sometime. Peace be with the family at this difficult time.

Posted by Lorie Wilson on September 19, 2024

Thinking of the whole family, sending love and hugs to you all.

Posted by Doug & Janice Johnson on September 19, 2024

Our sympathy to your family! 🙏

Posted by Tim and Colleen Helling on September 19, 2024

So sorry for your loss!

Posted by Al & Sonia Thomas, Huron on September 19, 2024

Rhonda, Lyn, Amanda, Aaron and families, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the passing of your dad, grandps, and more. May the many fond memories and experiences you shared be of comfort to all of you.

Posted by Al & Sonia Thomas, Huron on September 19, 2024

Rhonda, Lyn, Amanda, Aaron and families, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the passing of your dad, grandps, and more. May the many fond memories and experiences you shared be of comfort to all of you.

Posted by Pete and Marlys Weins on September 19, 2024

Sorry for your lose. Our thoughts are with you

Posted by Jeff and Kathy Fouberg on September 18, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family!

Posted by Vicky hohn on September 18, 2024

He was a good man and definitely will be missed. He had a lot of friends, especially Especially at Cubby‘s, like visit and a cuppa coffee

Posted by Vicky hohn on September 18, 2024

I’m so sorry for oss You’re in my prayer so sorry Rhonda and Carmen Paul Robert

Posted by Charolette Peterson on September 18, 2024

Sorry for your loss of Orville! Sending Prayers for you and your families!