Orval Niederbaumer
April 16, 1923 ~ June 21, 2012
Orval Niederbaumer, 89, of Faulkton, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Faulkton Healthcare Center.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 25, 2012 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wecota with Rev. Timothy Koch officiating. Burial followed at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery at Wecota. Visitation was held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2012 with a 4:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Luce Funeral Home, Faulkton.
Orval was born April 16, 1923 in rural Wecota, South Dakota to Emil and Clara (Holscher) Niederbaumer. He was baptized, confirmed and married in Immanuel Lutheran Church of Wecota where he was a lifelong member.
He grew up and went to school in Cresbard and graduated from high school in 1941. He worked on the family farm until he went into the army serving during WWII in the Philippines and Japan.
He was married for 63 years to Avis Schilder of Norbeck. They farmed on several farms before buying their own located two miles north of Faulkton in 1954. To this union, five children were born: David, Curtis, Cindy, Dean and Phillip who died at birth.
Orval served his Lord and community by being there when anyone needed help. He was a great sports fan and followed his children in their activities. He loved playing golf and cards, especially bridge. Orval and Avis spent the past 28 winters in Arizona where they lived in their small community of close friends. They were members of Christ Greenfield Church and later the Hosanna Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Avis of Faulkton; four children, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren: David (Kerry) Niederbaumer of Huron and their children: Kristi White, Jesse (Jamie) Niederbaumer and son, Tyler, Matt (Cindy) Niederbaumer and children, Belle and Jonah; Curtis (Coreen) Niederbaumer of Brooklyn Park, MN and their children, Jody (Dan) Mycka and Ryan Niederbaumer; Cindy (Gary) Nelson of Rapid City and daughter, Chrystal Nelson; and Dean (Jane) Niederbaumer of Aberdeen and their children: Michael (Anngette) Niederbaumer and children, Owen and Olivia, Paul (Lea) Niederbaumer and children, Thomas and Cody, and Sara Niederbaumer; two sisters, Lyla Niederbaumer of Chicago, IL and Elda Leisten of Kenosha, WI.
Proceeding him in death were his parents; son, Phillip; and sister, Myrtis Flesner.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Orval's arrangements.
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Cindy, Gary, Mrs. Niederbaumer, & family.
My heart and prayers are with you now and always. I remember staying at your home when Cindy drove from Utah. She is such a wonderful friend and example of goodness.
How wonderful that you have so many years of memories together.
Your family has a strong faith in the Lord and Savior. He will bring you peace in the difficult days ahead. May your family and friends close to you help and love and support you in the days ahead.
My love to all of you. My family sends their love as well.
Darlene S.
Avis & Family
So sorry for your loss Always got a charge out of Orval–Will never forget the car ride with Orval & Leo Huss when they took me to the airport in Phoenix
David and family, Thinking of you during this sad time. May the memories bring you tears, laughter and peace. Sincerely, The Krick’s and Oakley’s
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I have many memories of many of the family members over the years teaching with Cindy and hanging out with Curt & Coreen in Gregory. I also have memories of the rest of you either at the farm with Cindy or wrestling matches. You have lost a great man,but he left a wonderful family that will keep his memory alive! He raise a great family with Avis and I know God welcomed him home, saying, well done good and faithful servant! Love to you all! Deb Erlenbusch
We are all saddened to hear of Orval’s passing, but are rejoicing as he moves to his heavenly home. What fun memories we all have of this good man. Are prayers are with the Niederbaumer family.
Ellen and Randy Jones
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
I remember very well the 1 o’clock golf dates that Newell use to have with Orval and Lefty.
We always waited for the red pickup to drive up!
Orval will be sorely missed. He was a good uncle to me, and I was blessed to see his love for his family, community, and especially to his beloved wife, my Auntie Avis.
Orval and Avis lived well, and they shared an amazing strength and love with one another that is rarely seen in these days/times. I know Orval’s passing will leave a great hole in Avis’ life, and I pray for her sorrow to pass, and her joyful memories to return.
Orval loved his kids/grandkids/great-grandkids with a joyful love. May they honor that love he extended by amplifying it and passing it on to their kids and grandkids.
We will you all peace, when you are ready, and tears when you need them. May your tears always clear your vision and remembrance of beloved Orval.
In respect, sympathy and love,
Sandy Darley-Dodd (Lola Schilder’s daughter)
Just learned of Orval’s death and was so sorry to hear. Orval was very special to our family. We always enjoyed our time with he and Avis at the farm. I remember the many family get-togethers at their house. He will be missed by our family. What a neat, Christian man!
Love and prayers, Sharen
I will remember Yvonne in preyar, also her daughter Angie, who we have prayed for, and though I have never met any of you’s, I knew Yvonne through TWG magazine and our church has supported the outlaws. I will bring this request to our FWB church in Plaster Rock Canada. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.