Heil, Orville E. peacefully passed on June 26th, 2019 at the age of 87. A proud Veteran of the Korean War, he found his life work helping injured railroad workers. Orville is survived by his loving wife and partner of 37 years, Barbara, sons Mark, David and Steven and their mother Jeanette, daughter Michelle (Brian Sullivan) Helfrey, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will take place on July 16th in the community room at the Minnesota Veterans Home Minneapolis Campus, at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment following at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred.

Published on July 7, 2019


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