Frederick Orth Obituary

As I read through the memories already shared, I'm amazed by the number of states and countries represented. Fred touched hearts and lives from his own backyard to around the world. I'm blessed to have been related to him both naturally and spiritually. We have a blessed hope during this time of sorrow. May God wrap his loving arms around you, Pete, and give you strength and peace.

Your family has always been so kind and hospitable. As young marrieds I remember thinking what an inspiration and what great role models you were. Fred will be greatly missed, but what wonderful memories you have. Our love and prayers go out to your family.

I am sorry we are unable to attend Fred's service as I know I would hear so much about thre rich life he lived. It was a privilege to have known him.

I first met "the Chief" in my formative years. He was always patient, understanding, knowledgeable and had something in the gargage that could fix anything! He truly was a fine human being. My thoughts are with all of you.

It was my privilege to have known Fred as a friend and patient. Always positive and upbeat, he was a joy to be around. Susan & I extend our thoughts and best wishes to the Orth family. We know you have wonderful memories of a life well lived. The Haines family.

We were so sorry to here of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Orth family.
The Woodall Family

Ever since we moved from Pittsburgh to the Chicago area in 1986 Fred and Pete had become part of our family. They were extremely nice to us and set a wonderful example of a great Christian couple. In them we saw God’s love and God's grace. Fred and Pete came to our son, Jonathan’s first month celebration (a Chinese tradition) and attended our daughter, Lily’s wedding. They invited us to their 50th Anniversary and Christmas family reunion. They treated us just like their own family. In 1995 we were deeply frustrated because Weiren moved to Batavia to work but Yuanfang and kids still lived in Texas. Fred kindly invited Weiren to a Mens’ Retreat and let him have the chance to share his frustrations with Christian friends, for which Weiren was grateful and will never forget. We will miss you very much, Fred. We will always remember you in our prayers. Dear Fred, sleep well, and Good Night!

With lift you in our prayers
the Modica Family

Dear Pete and Family,

How I remember Cousin Fred...Fun to talk with, to share childhood memories, always a smile whenever I was privileged to see him.

Pete, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort in this time of need.

Sincere sympathy, Arnie and Millie Tatter Spilly, (Carmel, Indiana)

Fred and Pete..dear friends for many, many years.Great memories from the Foster Ave Baptist Church. Always a delight to talk to. Will be missed but know he is in his rightful place in heaven.

Dear Eileen,

My mom forwarded your sweet message to us “Misar kids.” What a kind and gracious man Fred was…a mighty oak indeed. He was always so kind, interested and supportive of me even though we saw each other rarely. May we, now with the baton run as straight and true as he did!

Love and comfort from Jesus,

Fred was actively engaged in Family and extended Family Life. He cared about everyone individually always seeking an update. I loved Fred! His absence will be felt in so many hearts.
I am genuinely comforted to know that he is with our Lord and oh, so many of our loved ones who have gone on before. What a celebration feast!
My sincere prayers for Pete, his beloved wife of so many years, his children, Roger, Fred Jr. and Eileen, their families and extended families.

I remember so well the good times at Hinsdale Baptist Church with Fred and Pete. God bless the family as they grieve his homegoing. My prayers go out to you. Anna Herrera

We had heard many stories about Pops from Fred and Cheri and had the pleasure of meeting him and Pete on their last trip to Alabama. What a wonderful couple they made.....a combination of a sweet genteel man and his lovely spirited wife. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

It was an honor to know Fred Orth. Although, I cannot describe the exact family relation, he will just always be Uncle Fred to me. He and his generation of our family were a blessing from God and will be truly missed. I will never forget the kind man who would talk and listen to you with such interest and caring at every family reunion. My deepest sympathies to the Orth family, along with prayers of comfort knowing that Fred is home with the Lord, along with the other members of his earthly family that have gone before and are there to greet him.

I'm so lucky to have know Opa and I am glad I was able to see him recently and my wife was able to meet him. I will miss the conversations I had with him. The Orths have always been family to me and now to Risa. He will be dearly missed, but we know he is in a better place.

We always enjoyed our times with Fred. He was fun to talk with and a great guy. We will miss him.

Tom and Maxine Ilika

Fred and Pete are a very loving couple who loved us tremendously. When we moved from Hong Kong to Chicago 17 years ago, we left our families and friends there and started all over here in the States. Fred embraced us and treated us like his own children and grandchildren. He loved and cared for us. He was such a godly role model to Thomas and Jonathan, being a loving husband, a compassionate and kind-spirited father and grandfather. He left a huge legacy and inscribed an unforgettable mark in our lives. We would miss him very much and will surely reunite with him and our late daughter in heaven.

We were fortunate enough to have met Mr. Orth while he was visting Fred and Cheri in Alabama. Even though his health was failing, he was a strong, proud man. He and Mrs. Orth were a perfect example of what love and marriage are about. Few people are with their best friend for 63 years! Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Orth family.

I did not know Fred, but the best judge of a man is his legacy. In this regard, his childred are individuals that any father would be very proud of.

Mr. Orth was an Opa to me and the rest of the Knock family. My favorite memory of him is holding his hand while we skated around the skating rink. Your family is in my thoughts.

I heard the echo of "well done, my good and faithful servant" on Oct. 4 as Fred was greeted by our Lord Jesus. As one who married into the family, Fred and Pete embraced me with love and acceptance. Their impact on the lives of so many will resonate for eternity.
Because He Lives! Carol & David Pfeiffer, Scottsdale, AZ

Oh, Roger - how I LOVED your dad!He was a great man and I learned a lot from him. I especially enjoyed that summer in Seaside building a sprinkler with him. My blisters are long gone, but fond memories remain. To all of the Orth family, you were blessed to have such a patriarch; thanks for sharing him with the rest of us! You will be in our prayers.

Fred was an outstanding person. He was always genuinely interested in what was going on in your life; it always made me feel important. I loved his great thirst for knowledge that seemed to be contagious, and enjoyed the stories from the various adventures in his life. I will remember his love of life and his great laugh…Pam

Men such as Fred Orth are not often found in our lives. To those who were closest to him I and my family extend our very deep and heartfelt sympathy. I can give no greater praise than to say that he was truly a man without guile or malice and that the light of Christ shown in and thru him always and shines still in those he has left for now.
Jeannine Thomas Klimt and Family

The extended Orth family has lost its final patriarch. Our dear Uncle Fred, along with Uncle Herbie and Tante, demonstrated a rare kind of character - humble, selfless, giving, loving, sacrificing, nurturing, fun-loving, forgiving… What an enormous blessing it has been to have such models walking before us. Grace and Peace to our dear cousins and sweet Aunt Pete during this time.

We have fond memories of his projects on Lewis street in San Diego, fixing and rebuilding Roger's first house. Always a smile. Always kind and giving.
We extend our deep condolences, love and thoughts to all the family and friends of this beloved man.
Michael and Debra Lobatz

Uncle Fred certainly was a man of passion...loving God, his family, and others. I remember him always present with love and zeal at family gatherings. Ps 116:15 brings a smile to my face whenever I think of those Godly loved-ones who have preceded us in death, "Precious in the sight of God is the death of His saints" because now God and Fred are enjoying face to face fellowship!
Love and peace to the Orth family as you carry on your dad's and grandpa's legacy, Greg and Marcy Russo

My heart goes out to Mama Orth and the family at this time. I'll never forget his sweet smile and the kindness he always shared with others.

Mrs. Orth and family, I'm grateful I had an opportunity to meet and share a few meals with your family.
An opportunity to be in the presence of such a wonderful gentle man is a personal gift I will cherish forever!
My heart hurts because I know saying good bye to a loved one is never easy in spite of knowing your father
is at peace with God our Father. May the Lord's blessings and grace comfort you as you celebrate the life of your husband/dad! You are all in my prayers. Sending love to all of you, Deb Bolin

"He would just make me smile everytime I would see him. He was truely a man of God. My family's thoughts and prayers are with all the Orth family." Randy Zeitler (Sycamore, IL)

A memorial has been scheduled for all of those that loved Fred: Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 3:00pm at Western Springs Baptist Church in Western Springs Il..

1 Corinthians 2:9 "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, or mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him."

The love of God as shown through the life of Fred has reached us all the way to our family here in Thailand.

My sincerest sympathies to the Orth family at the passing of their beloved Fred. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Coughlin

Mr. Orth was an angel sent to earth by God.