David Paul Orscheln

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David Paul Orscheln, 71, of Tipton, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at his residence.

He was born January 26, 1949, in Boonville, Missouri, the son of the late Otto Carl and Clara Anna Marie (Diehl) Orscheln.

He was a 1967 graduate of Tipton High School.

David served in the United States Army National Guard during the Vietnam War.

In 1993, he was united in marriage in Tipton to Regina Kay Boehlen who survives.

Over the years, David worked for MFA, Prestage Quarries, drove semis for Huhmann Feed Service, was a contract poultry farmer for Tyson Foods, a crop farmer and stockman, and an auctioneer (like his father).

He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tipton, Tipton Jaycees, a former member of the Tipton Knights of Columbus, and loved to hunt big game. Over the last 20 years, David has valiantly fought and bravely lived with Multiple Sclerosis. In spite of his disability, he could often be seen on a tractor or bulldozer carrying on with his life with optimism only to finally face cancer.

Survivors include his wife, Regina Kay Orscheln, Tipton; children, Nicole (Bob) Gruender, Tipton; Kari (Michael) Anderson, Sedalia; and Tessa (Jeremy) Ellis, Wardsville; six grandchildren, Matthew Gruender, Cole Gruender, Lexi Anderson, Brady Anderson, Carsyn Ellis, Kellen Ellis; and a sister, Linda (Joe) Oligschlaeger, Jefferson City.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2020, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tipton.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tipton with the Rev. Anthony R. “Tony” Rinaldo officiating.

Private burial with military honors will be in St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery in Tipton.

The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Please stay 6 feet apart and avoid close contact. Those attending will need to wear personal masks while in attendance. Disposable masks will be provided by Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home if needed.

Memorials are suggested to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City is in charge of the arrangements.

Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.

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  1. Was allows a joy to visit with at the coffee shop and greatly enjoyed his auctioneering. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

  2. Myself and my employees at Downtown cafe in Tipton will miss him very much!! Such a strong man!!

  3. David always had a good sense of humor and smiled all the time. I am very sad for your loss. Regina and Tessa I’ll be thinking of you.

  4. Our thoughts & prayers are with the Orscheln family & friends! May you rest in peace, David!

  5. Our prayers and sympathy to all the family. We admired his strength through all his difficulties. Spent many times at his auctions. Treasure the memories!

  6. Sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Always enjoyed working with him and the family. Hope he’s in a better place. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

  7. God bless your family at this time, praying for your hearts to heal. Love David and Mary Carrillo

  8. Very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing! He was a good man. I have fond memories of working on a crew that Dave put together hauling hay bales one summer in high school! My thoughts and prayers are with his family!

  9. We only knew David for a few years, but he was very kind and helpful. We knew he would come to plow our driveway when we were snowed in. Thoughts and prayers for his family.


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