Obituaries : Robert B. Orcutt

Robert B. Orcutt

NEWHALL: Robert B. Orcutt, 90, died Friday, October 15, 2010 at Evergreen Estates III Residential Care Center in Cedar Rapids following a short illness.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall with Rev. Steven Rempfer officiating. Interment will be held at St. John Cemetery near Newhall. Visitation will be held at the church from 4 to 7 PM on Monday. Phillips Funeral Home in Vinton is in charge of arrangements.

Robert was born March 21, 1920 near Troy Mills to Harry and Una (Trevor) Orcutt and graduated from the Troy Mills High School. On November 16, 1947 he was united in marriage to Donna Olson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Norway. She preceded him in death on December 29, 2001.

Robert farmed in the Newhall area until moving to town in 1973. He was also employed at Midland Forge and retired in 1985. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall, and the Newhall Leisure Club. He enjoyed woodworking and yard work, but his greatest pleasure came from traveling and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his son, Larry (Marsha) Orcutt of Middletown, OH; his daughter, Chris (Wendell) Maakestad of Cedar Rapids; his granddaughter, Tonya (Brent) Trudo of Robins; his grandson, Brian (Carleen) Lensch of New Hope, MN; his step-grandson, Steve (Kim) Maakestad of Robins; four great-grandchildren, Amaya and Christian Maakestad and Tyler and Megan Trudo; his brother, Dr. Paul (Peggy) Orcutt of Marion; and his sister-in-law, Zetta Orcutt of Cedar Rapids.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Wayne Lensch; and his brother, Russell Orcutt.

A Memorial Fund has been established.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.