Orvil G. Henriksen Jr.

September 14, 1950 - September 13, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Orvil Gene Henriksen Jr of Beaver Dam WI and Belpre OH on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the age of 68. Orvil was born on September 14, 1950 in Oshkosh, Wis. to Orvil and Leona (Toots) Henriksen. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1968. In 1973 he graduated from the University of Oshkosh with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. Upon graduation, Orvil worked for the US Bureau of Public Debt in Parkersburg WV until his retirement in 2007. Orv was a kind person with many close friends. He was always willing to help out in any way he could. He truly enjoyed riding his bicycle and was known to stop at a favorite drinking spot along the way. He always tried to find the best in others and enjoyed the simple things in life. Orv was always ready for a good laugh. He had a wonderful smile and beautiful blue eyes that would just shine and make you feel good. He was an avid Brewer’s and Packer’s fan. Orv is survived by his father Orvil Henriksen Sr, brother John (Donna) Henriksen, sisters Cherry (Richard) Yarwood and Marianne (Dave) Hilker, nephews Chad (Therese) Henriksen, Talyn (Brittany) Yarwood, Cirdan (Ashley) Yarwood, nieces Cara (Andy) Schultz and Arwyn Yarwood, special friends Bob, Russ & Kala, Tom, Dan and Greg. Orvil is further survived by aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Leona (Toots) Henriksen, his paternal and maternal grandparents. Per Orvil’s request, no formal funeral services will take place. The family would like to thank the staff at At Home Instead, Randolph Health Services and Hillside Hospice for their great care.

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So sorry to hear this, and to hear it so late! Hadn't seen Orvil in a long time....but back in the Sly Fox glory days, good times were always had with him. He was a sweet man. He took pictures of everyone at my significant others memorial celebration at the bar and had them all printed out and gave them to me. It was a wonderful gesture. RIP friend. Sharon Brooks, Parkersburg WV

I'm so heartbroken to here of Orvils passing. I worked with him at the Bureau of the Public. He was one of the sweetest men I've ever known. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Sad to hear the passing of Orv. He was one great guy! Had lots of laughs with him. Rest in peace.

I am sorry to hear about Orv's passing. Thinking about your family whom I have known since Orv was in High School

Orv was awesome. Source of many memories. Either watching a parade with mid day beers and playing kazoos or riding the Deadly Triangle and stopping at Lawndales for a mid ride beverage. Then there were nights at the Sly Fox enjoying Fred Mugs" or the occasional Cathy Rigby". Orv was treated as royalty at about every establishment I had the fortune of accompanying him. So glad I was included in his circle of friends.

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Will miss him greatly.

Sorry to hear about Orvil. He was a fine person.

So very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

A good friend and a great guy, we all miss him so much, my deepest condolences to all the family !

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.