Orville D. Wulf, age 100 of Lowden, passed away on Monday October 19, 2026 at Wheatland Manor. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowden with Rev. Daniel Redhage officiating on Friday October 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery with Military Honors.

Orville was born November 11, 1925 in New Liberty, Iowa to Henry and Sadie (Paustian) Wulf. Orville was married to Lois Moore and later to Arlene Kruckenberg Deerberg.

Survivors include his wife Arlene; daughters Sally (Steve) VanDeWalle and Carol Stewart; stepdaughter Ronda (Larry) Gottschalk; 7 grandchildren; 5 stepgrandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Orville was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Suzanne; son Michael; brother Marvin; and stepson Roger Deerberg.

Orville proudly served in the Army Air Force during World War II from 1944 to 1946. He remained dedicated to honoring his fellow veterans throughout his life as a lifetime member of both the Lowden AMVETS and the Lowden American Legion.

In 2011, Orville was honored to be one of four veterans selected to present the wreath that was placed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a meaningful tribute to those who served and sacrificed for their country.

Orville was also an active member of the Lowden Fire Department and was involved with the Avenue of Flags Committee, which organized the organization dedicated to displaying flags at the Lowden Cemetery. His service and commitment to his community reflected his deep sense of patriotism and respect for others.

After retiring as a mechanic from Strackbein’s in Lowden, Orville enjoyed spending his time doing the things he loved most. His favorite pastimes included fishing, bowling, playing pool, dancing, and playing cards.

Memorials may be directed to the Lowden Avenue of the Flags.