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Ordell Oien

Birth	:	7 Jun 1923 Baltic, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	10 Nov 2009 Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	South End Cemetery, Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
Coordinate	:	-33.9742300, 25.6251930
Description	:	Ordell Oien was born on June 7, 1923 to Oscar and Anna (Moen) Oien in Baltic, South Dakota. Ordell's mother passed away when he was 23 months old. He then went to live with his aunt and uncle, Adolph and Carrie Moen, who resided in rural Baltic and raised him as their own son. Ordell continued to periodically visit his father, Oscar. After graduating from Baltic High School, Ordell farmed with Adolph and Carrie until 1960. He met Adele Sckerl at a dance in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where she was employed. They were united in marriage on October... Read More	Ordell Oien was born on June 7, 1923 to Oscar and Anna (Moen) Oien in Baltic, South Dakota. Ordell's mother passed away when he was 23 months old. He then went to live with his aunt and uncle, Adolph and Carrie Moen, who resided in rural Baltic and raised him as their own son. Ordell continued to periodically visit his father, Oscar. After graduating from Baltic High School, Ordell farmed with Adolph and Carrie until 1960. He met Adele Sckerl at a dance in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where she was employed. They were united in marriage on October 1, 1949 at East Nidaros Lutheran Church near Baltic. Adele moved onto the farm with Ordell and his folks. Here they had their two daughters, Danita and Gloria. The family moved to Luverne, Minnesota in 1960 where Ordell owned and operated a rural milk truck for two years. He then went to work as a janitor at the Luverne High School before going to work at the Rock County Highway Department where he did road maintenance and plowed snow for a number of years. He later became employed with Northwestern Bell where he worked in building maintenance until his formal retirement in 1986. On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, Ordell died at his home at the age of 86 years, 5 months, and 3 days. Ordell was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne, Minnesota and a former member of East Nidaros Lutheran Church in rural Baltic, South Dakota. He loved fishing for bullheads, visiting people, and had a knack for fixing things. He enjoyed the time spent at the couple's cabin on Lake Sarah. Ordell was one of those guys who did what he said he was going to do. He was strong and dependable. His family could rely on him and they were of the utmost importance to him. Ordell was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Danita "Dani" Hermann in 1986. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Adele; his daughter, Gloria Wesely and her husband Tom of Plymouth, Minnesota and their children, Julie Wesely of Columbus, Ohio, and Kyle Wesely of Plymouth; his son-in-law, Bob Hermann and his wife Julie of Buffalo City, Wisconsin and he and Danita's children, Rob and his wife Cari Hermann and their son Will of St. Paul, Minnesota, Chris Hermann of Buffalo City, Mark and his wife Andrea Hermann and their son Evan of Woodbury, Minnesota, Joel Hermann of Buffalo City, Tim Hermann (currently serving in Iraq) and his fiancé Denise Radkey of Beldenville, Wisconsin; a brother, Iver and his wife Judy Oien of Baltic; and five sisters, Maxine Iverson of Portland, Oregon, Beatrice Osthus of Sioux Falls, Nita and her husband Arnie Heinemann of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, Ardis and her husband Terry Warwick of Sioux Falls, and Janice and her husband Richard Wehde of Forestville, Texas.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Ordell Oien's memorial?
Ordell Oien's memorial is located at: South End Cemetery, Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa.
When did Ordell Oien death?
Ordell Oien death on 10 Nov 2009 in Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ordell Oien's memorial?
Latitude: -33.9742300
Longitude: 25.6251930

Family Members:

Parent

Oscar Melvin Oien

(1895 - 1948)

Anna Mathilda Moen Oien

(1894 - 1925)

Spouse

Adele M. Sckerl Oien

(1925 - 2019)

Siblings

Children

Danita A. “Dani” Oien Hermann

(1951 - 1986)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. South End Cemetery
Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
Coordinate: -33.9742300, 25.6251930

2. Lucerne Avenue Cemetery
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Coordinate: -33.9813330, 25.6253830

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6. Forest Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: -33.9894500, 25.6394170

7. St. John the Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -33.9754170, 25.5846420

8. North End Cemetery
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Coordinate: -33.9247170, 25.6068000

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Coordinate: -33.9241050, 25.6086870

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Coordinate: -33.9496350, 25.5660000

11. Korsten Cemetery
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Coordinate: -33.9197040, 25.5799180

12. Papenkuil Cemetery
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Coordinate: -33.9176600, 25.5654650

13. St Mark's Garden of Remembrance
Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
Coordinate: -33.9463810, 25.5228050

14. Zwide Cemetery
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Coordinate: -33.8599690, 25.5456560

15. Bethelsdorp Cemetery
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Coordinate: -33.8753000, 25.5074170

16. Bushy Park Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.0152060, 25.4259890

17. Despatch Main Cemetery
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Coordinate: -33.8086380, 25.4558800

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Coordinate: -33.7564330, 25.4049330

19. Pannel's Millskamp Concentration Camp Cemetery
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Coordinate: -33.7263330, 25.4228330

20. Addo Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -33.5555100, 25.6894100

21. Alicedale Main Cemetery
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Coordinate: -33.3168338, 26.0860588

22. Salem Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -33.4716636, 26.4848204

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Coordinate: -33.6870192, 26.6577839

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Coordinate: -33.3195400, 26.4932300