Vannie William Orton Posted: 2018-06-14 15:55:12

Vannie William Orton

Obituary

Vannie William Orton , 93 of Huntley, took his last breath here and his first breath in heaven in the presence of our savior on June 14, 2018.
Vannie was born June 14, 1925 in Duck River, TN the son of John and Mary Lucille Orton. As a young man he unknowingly assisted in creating the Atomic bomb in Oak Ridge, TN. In his twenties he owned a gas station and an Indian Chief motorcycle. Later he worked for Frito Lay for 30 years. In his retirement he drove a school bus. He was an active member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gilberts, IL. Vannie was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Janice, his children, Debra (Chuck) Trimmer, Russell (Gwen) Dillingham, Gwenn (Stephen) Haanio and Ryan (Jeanna) Younger. He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dolly, Claudine and brother, Horace.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 9:30-11:00am at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Gilberts with a service at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Gilberts.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com

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