Alvin Orsted Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alvin E. Orsted, 78, Green Bay lost a 32 year fight with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at home. Alvin was born to Gardner and Tracy (Schram) Orsted on December 25, 1929 at Bailey’s Harbor, WI. On June 9, 1951, Alvin married Dixie Ann Peil at St. Mary of the Lake Church in Bailey’s Harbor. Upon discharge as a Korean War Veteran, he went to work at Hoberg’s (Charmin/P&G) until retirement on disability due to Cancer in 1984. Al ushered at St. Willebrord’s for many years. He also served as a Sheriff’s Deputy in the 1970’s. Al Belonged to the Bellevue V.F.W. Post #9677. Survivors include his wife, Dixie, 13 children: Gardner (Sharon), Appleton; Carey (David) Granius, Hobart; Kristi (Tom) Sandberg, Bailey’s Harbor and Arlington, VA; Tracy (Jan) Hucek, Sturgeon Bay; Heidi and former son-in-law, Mike Ruehlow, Watertown, WI; Dana, Chad, Bailey’s Harbor; Eric, Sandpoint, ID; Corey (Sheila) Woodbridge, VA; Karla, Trudi, Guy (Sue) Leslie (Ryan) Basten; son-in-law Perry Anderson, all of Green Bay. Grandchildren are: Sara, Alysson, Kidd, Candace, Evan, Nolan, Holly, Hope, Beau, Brandon, Klaeton, Adam, Tyler, Jasmine, Megan, Austen, Lindsey, step-grandchildren; Courtney, Whitney, Kristin, Lauren, great-grandson, Trevor. Also surviving are sisters, Wilma Biwer, Elaine (Ed) Zahn, Joyce (Wayne) Hussong, Joan Slaby (friend Dennis); brothers: Dale, Orval (Pat) Gardner, (Marge); sister-in-law, Delores; cousins: Gordy, Earl, Gene Schram; nieces and nephews; friends, Bob and Barb Shine. Al was preceded in death by pre-born twin daughters and daughter Lisa B. Anderson; grandson, Jamie; pre-born grandson, Presley; brothers: John, Edward, twins Earl and Irvin; sister-in-law: Marie: in-laws: Art, Fay and Patrick Peil. According to his wishes, Al’s Cremains will be inurned at a later date in the Bailey’s Harbor Cemetery. We wish to thank Melody, Holly, Jody, Patty, Barb and Amanda at Unity Hospice. Thanks also to the staff of Green Bay Oncology and Dr. Volk. The assistance of Hansen Family Funeral is greatly appreciated.

Alvin Orsted

December 25, 1929 - November 23, 2008

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Alvin Orsted

December 25, 1929 - November 23, 2008

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