Orville Francis Richmeier

Orville F. Richmeier, 80, Norton, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at the Andbe Home in Norton. He was born March 26, 1937 in Hill City, Kansas to George and Josephine (Appelhans) Richmeier. He married Nettie Deibert on April 4, 1959 in Hoxie. They later divorced. Orville was a long time employee of the Co-op Association in Studley, Kansas, retiring after 42 years. Survivors include two sons, Rodney (Barb) and Brad (Sheila) and a daughter, Laura Frickey (Doug); one sister, Joann Doubleday; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; Klara Reed and her family. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Darin; sisters: Cyrilla Barnett and Elaine Zeurcher, and brother, Ernie. Services will be Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City. Private family burial in St. Anthony Cemetery in St. Peter, Kansas. There will be no visitation as cremation was his wish. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Andbe Home Activities Department. Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City is handling the arrangements.