1944
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
Carolyn Like
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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