Jerry Wayne Orel

1944 - 2014

Jerry Wayne Orel obituary, 1944-2014

BORN

1944

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home - West Salem

201 E. Church Street

West Salem, Illinois

Jerry Orel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 13, 2014.

Jerry Wayne Orel, age 69 of West Salem, IL passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Jerry was born on October 17, 1944 in Olney, IL to Wayne and Geneva (Burton) Orel.
He served his country during the Vietnam War.
He married Tonya S. Shaw on March 4, 1993 in Clarksville, TN.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Tonya Orel, of West Salem, daughter, Holly (Orel) and husband Wade Prather of Flora, IL., two sons: Dakota Orel (and fiancée Abbie Wolfe) of Flora, IL and Dillon Orel of West Salem. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Brooke Burgener of Olney, IL, Shandon and Haydon Prather, and two great-grandchildren: Brock and Brayden Diel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Barbara Jean Orel, and one son, Shannon J. Orel.
Jerry loved his family and many friends, and will most definitely be missed.
A Celebration of a Life Well-Lived service will be held at 7PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2014 at the Zion United Methodist Church in West Salem, IL. Visitation will be held from 5PM to service time on Thursday evening.
Private burial in the Moravian Cemetery will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jerry's grandchildren, to be used for college expenses.
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May 15, 2014

Sherry Whitehead

Prayers for all the Orel family. God bless and comfort you during your time of grief.

May 15, 2014

Jerry was one of a kind and we will miss him for sure. All of you are in our thoughts. Alan (gone away) & Charlotte

May 15, 2014

Tim and Cara Rinehart

Tonya, Holly and family we are so sorry for your loss and you are in our Prayers and thoughts!

May 15, 2014

Curtis and Holly Leib

Many thoughts and prayers coming your way!

May 14, 2014

Eade Family

Dillon, Dakota, Tonya, Holly, and to the rest of the family, we are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and we are always just a phone call away. God Bless you all.

May 14, 2014

Lori Connerly Phillips

Holly, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

May 14, 2014

David & Judy Bryden

Prayers for peace and comfort for the entire Orel and Prather Families.

May 14, 2014

Shecanna Seeley

Thinking of the Orel family at this difficult time, my deepest sympathies to you all.

May 14, 2014

Shelly Allen

Tonya, Holly and family....Thinking and praying for you all.

May 14, 2014

Justin Stanford

R.I.P.

May 14, 2014

Tisha Kitley

Holly, my thoughts and prayers are with you as always. So thankful your dad is at peace now! I will be with you in spirit tomorrow night as I stay home with your sweet boys. Wish I could be both places but I'm honored to stay with Shandon and Haydon! I will be praying for comfort and strength! Love you my friend!
Kent, Tisha, Morgan and Colton

May 14, 2014

Kris Eastin

I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

May 14, 2014

Wayne & Ricki Lapington

Tonya, Thoughts & Prayers are with you.

May 14, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a wonderful man.

Sincerely,
Steve and Nancy Mink

May 14, 2014

Jodi Walker

Tonya, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

May 14, 2014

Linda Pierson

Tonya, My heart goes out for you, and your family, at this most difficult time. I pray it will give you comfort, knowing that Jerry is now at peace........ May God, help heal the Brokenhearted. I will remember you in my thoughts and prayers.

May 14, 2014

Nita Noblet

My Prayers are going to the Orel Family... So Sorry for Your Loss....

May 14, 2014

Peggy Nichols

So sorry for your loss ! Prayers for all thru this trying time !!

May 14, 2014

Julie Adams

So sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy and Julie Adams
Josiah Adams
Rayne McAllister

May 14, 2014

Doug and Pat Hilliard

Keeping the Orel family in our thoughts and prayers.

May 14, 2014

John & Lisa Haycock

Thinking of each of you and your families during this difficult time...You now have another guardian angel to watch over you...sending hugs and prayers to each of you..

May 14, 2014

Regina, Luke Davis

Dillon, Our condolences to you, and your family.

May 14, 2014

Anthony & Laura Harrington

We are thinking of your family, sorry for your loss.

May 14, 2014

Debbie Casell

Holly, My condolences to you and your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

May 14, 2014

Mike and Nancy Orrel

Jerry and the rest of you have been on a long hard journey and he has reached the end of his earthly journey. May God give you and your family the strength and courage to go on until you meet again on the other side. Thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. All our love.

May 14, 2014

Paula Clayton

Tonya I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers through and after this loss you and your family have experienced. The road is hard but GOD will help you travel it.

May 14, 2014

Mike and Sharon Gray

We have known Jerry for many years, he loved life and we enjoyed visiting with him.

May 14, 2014

Jack and Dianna Jacobs

Our deepest condolences

May 14, 2014

Gary Vallette

Tonya and Family, "So sorry for the loss of your loved one , we pray for your comfort in this hour of concern."
Gary and Lovell Vallette

May 14, 2014

Rick and Terry Igert

Prayers go out for all during this time of sorrow. Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Jerry. He will always be remembered.

May 14, 2014

Chad & Emily Milner

Wade, Holly, Shandon and Haydon and entire family - Blessings to you all during this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers. May knowing that Shannon and Jerry are back together warm your hearts in the days to come.

May 14, 2014

Ray, Chris & Hannah

We are so sorry for your loss and want you to know we love you all and praying for peace that only God can give. Love to you all

May 14, 2014

Julie, Mike and Avy Nichols

Tonya, Holly, Dakota, Dillon and family, so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and our prayers. May God give you strength to get through this difficult time.

May 14, 2014

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

May 14, 2014

Bob, Leisa & Evan Loehrlein

We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that our Father in heaven pick you and your family up and carry you and give you strength to help you through. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May 14, 2014

John & Judy Lusk

Tonya and family, you are in our thoughts. Rest in Peace, Jerry.

May 14, 2014

Ken Haven

Tonya and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ken & Tammy Haven
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May 14, 2014

Myron and Gail Woomer

We are deeply saddened by the news of Jerry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 14, 2014

Mary McPeak

Tonya,
We are thinking of you and the boys in your time of grief.
So sorry for your loss.

May 14, 2014

Dana and Janet Franklin

May 14, 2014

Vicki Blackwell

So sorry ,You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

May 14, 2014

ROSCOE J. SHORT

god be with this family amen

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