Orin Joseph Wangen

Orin Joseph Wangen was born on August 2, 1923 in Freeborn County the son of Louis and Ellen Arett Wangen. He was baptized and confirmed at Oakland Lutheran Church. Orin attended rural school and has farmed all of his life. On June 27, 1948 he was united in marriage to Martha C. Ramsey at East Freeborn Lutheran Church. Orin was a trustee of Oakland Lutheran Church, served on the call committee and the building committee. He also served on the Oakland Elevator Board. Orin enjoyed his fishing trips up north, travelling south for a few months during the winter, and the times the family spent at Happy Days Resort near Park Rapids. Orin always enjoyed time with his grandchildren. He loved teaching them how to fish and kept up with their activities and enjoyed hearing about their lives. He enjoyed playing cards but was a true farmer who enjoyed working the land as he drove his tractor. Survivors include his wife, Martha, sons; Kenneth and wife Diane, Steve and wife Linda, Donald and wife Connie, Larry and wife Robin and David and special friend Tiffany. Daughter, Kathryn Jo and husband Dennis Kreuscher, grandchildren; Evan and Andrew Wangen, Jeremy and Nicholas Wangen, Rochelle Kilabarda and husband Doug, Brian Julson and wife Sarah, Kayla and Aaron Julson, Jason Kreuscher and wife Joanne, Lucas Kreuscher, Mandy, Casey and Dustin Wangen, Ashton and Adison Wangen and Madison Herrera and 8 great-grandchildren. Sisters-in-law; Doris Johnson and Janice and husband Bob Knutson and brother-in-law Gordon and Ramona Ramsey. Orin was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Gladys Nellis.