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Orval Dean “Pops” Brawner

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Birth	:	17 Sep 1936 Everly, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Apr 2022 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Lakeview Cemetery, Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4239006, -95.1213989
Description	:	Obituary of Orval Brawner A visitation for Orval Brawner, 85, of Terril will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 1:00-3:00 PM at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 3:30 PM at Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial be given to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or given to the family directly. Orval Dean Brawner, the son of Earnest and Margaret (Hanson) Brawner, was born on September 17, 1936, in Everly, Iowa. Growing up, Orval... Read More	Obituary of Orval Brawner A visitation for Orval Brawner, 85, of Terril will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 1:00-3:00 PM at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 3:30 PM at Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial be given to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or given to the family directly. Orval Dean Brawner, the son of Earnest and Margaret (Hanson) Brawner, was born on September 17, 1936, in Everly, Iowa. Growing up, Orval attended school at Gillette Grove and earned his high school diploma from Gillette Grove High School. Orval worked on the family farm before enlisting in the United States Army on November 17, 1959. During his time of service, Orval earned a rank of SP4 (E-4) and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged on November 30, 1965. On November 29, 1959, Orval was united in marriage to Karen Jensen at the Little Sioux Lutheran Church. Orval worked at GNB battery factory for many years before they closed down. He was working as a stockman at the same Walmart where his wife worked in Leavenworth. They retired in 2003 and moved to Terril, Iowa. He could talk with anyone as if he had known them for years. He was known to his children as Pop. To his many friends he was Orv or Orvie. In his free time, Orval enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, and playing cards with his family and friends. Family gatherings involved several hours of playing Cribbage. Orval passed on April 24, 2022 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Terra Chapman of Kentucky; Brian (Pam) Brawner of Leavenworth, Kansas; Shelley Brawner of Terril, Iowa; Carrie (Scott) Cottrell of Grinnell, Iowa; sister, Jan Jacobson; brothers: Gary, Leslie (Les), and Harold (Joyce) Brawner; grandchildren: Michael Haskins, Christopher (Kasey) Reed, Jessie (Jeramie) Greathouse, Joshua Schuler, Brandon Brawner, Kristin Metz, Kathryn Metz; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; extended family and friends. Orval was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Brawner; parents, Earnest and Margaret Brawner; sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Arnold Dodge; brother and sister-in-law, Darrel and Ardyce Brawner; brother-in-law, Dean Jacobson; and sister-in-law, Claire Brawner. A visitation for Orval Brawner, 85, of Terril will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 1:00-3:00 PM at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Milford. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 3:30 PM at Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial be given to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or given to the family directly. Orval passed away April 24, 2022 at Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls.

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Orval Dean “Pops” Brawner's memorial is located at: Lakeview Cemetery, Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA.
When did Orval Dean “Pops” Brawner death?
Orval Dean “Pops” Brawner death on 24 Apr 2022 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.4239006
Longitude: -95.1213989

Family Members:

Parent

Jepsie Earnest Brawner

(1900 - 1986)

Margaret Olivia Hansen Brawner

(1910 - 1982)

Spouse

Karen Marvel Jensen Brawner

(1938 - 2006)

Siblings

Marlene Joyce Brawner Dodge

(1934 - 1993)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lakeview Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4239006, -95.1213989

2. Saint Albans Episcopal Church Columbarium
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4175000, -95.1222000

3. Spirit Lake Memorial Gardens
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4227982, -95.1331024

4. Saint Margaret Cemetery
Orleans, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4450130, -95.1130370

5. Rose Hill Cemetery (Defunct)
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4077600, -95.0976130

6. Lakeview Gardens Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3925000, -95.1119000

7. Bedell Gravesite
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4128430, -95.0773690

8. Okoboji Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3649406, -95.1303558

9. Pioneer Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3655000, -95.1403000

10. Gardner Family Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3654410, -95.1403480

11. Loon Lake Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5249672, -95.0949554

12. Calvary Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

13. Richland Township Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565323, -94.9927821

14. Milford Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

15. Superior Township Cemetery
Superior, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4399986, -94.9533005

16. Silver Lake Cemetery
Lake Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4441986, -95.3078003

17. Excelsior Township Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565000, -95.2907000

18. Holy Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Lakefield, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5562920, -95.1868880

19. Saint John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery
Jackson, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5584540, -95.1829330

20. Union State Line Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4928017, -94.9156036

21. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

22. Sioux Valley Cemetery
Sioux Valley Township, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5275002, -95.3047028

23. Petersburg Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5224991, -94.9182968

24. Fairview Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2977982, -94.9349976