Orvie W. Umbaugh

Orvie W. Umbaugh, age 85, of Scranton passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Church of Christ in Scranton with Pastor Bob McKnight officiating. Casket bearers will be Jeff McCormick, Doug McCormick, Howard Taylor, Lukas Byerly, Kyle Daniels, Scott Byerly, Mike Byerly, and Chad Byerly. Honorary casket bearers will be Frank Umbaugh, Peter Umbaugh, and Glen R. Umbaugh. Burial will be in the Scranton Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Scranton from 5 – 7 P.M. on Tuesday. The casket will be moved to the Church of Christ in Scranton at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday where visitation will resume until the time of service. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Scranton and online condolences may be left for Orvie’s family at www.dahnandwoodhouse.com Born on August 28, 1932, Orvie was the son of Frank and Pearl (Ellsworth) Umbaugh in Scranton, Iowa. Orvie attended Scranton School and graduated in 1949, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Korea during the Korean War. Orvie was united in marriage to Mary Patterson, to this marriage 4 children were born, Margaret, Mark, Elizabeth and Steve. The couple divorced and Orvie later remarried to Eloise “Ellie” Byerly Chandler on December 28, 1970 at the Church of Christ in Scranton by Pastor Clarence Potter. Troy and Tracy Chandler called Orvie Dad from that day forward. Orvie was a member of the Scranton Church of Christ his entire life where he served as President as the Board of Trustees and then as Treasurer for many years. Orvie was very active in the VFW, being District Commander in 1975. Orvie was a NAPA salesman for 37 years, his gift for gab, quick wit and always ready with a joke is something everyone will remember when they think of Orvie. Orvie never knew a stranger, was never at a loss for words, usually getting in the last word. Orvie has served on the Scranton City Council as Councilman, Mayor Pro-Tem and Mayor. It was his honor to serve the community. One of the highlights of Orvie's life was the privilege to go on a Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. last year. He was moved by all the memorials, especially the Korean War Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Orvie is survived by his wife, Eloise “Ellie” of Scranton; his step-son Troy Chandler (Lisa) and grandson Jack Chandler of Nevada, IA; his children Margaret Spencer of Des Moines, Elizabeth Umbaugh of Altoona, and Steven Umbaugh of Marshalltown; brothers and sisters-in-law: Dolores and Bob McCormick of Bellevue, NE, Janice and Dennis Meyer of Ogden IA, Duane and Andrea Byerly of Marshalltown, IA, Leon Byerly of Coon Rapids, IA, and Dennis Byerly of Marshall, MN; many many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and longtime family friend Shawn Ludwig of Nevada, IA. All of whom will miss his sense of humor, he was always good for laughs. Most of us will never forget all those nights in Mike and Leona's garage! Orvie was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Pearl Umbaugh, parents-in-law Romayne “Mike” and Leona Byerly; brother and sister-in-law Glen and Olive Umbaugh, sister Arlene Cretsinger, son Mark Umbaugh and stepson Tracy Chandler.