Monsignor Raymond Orf

WENTZVILLE, Mo. -- Monsignor Raymond Orf passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at the age of 93. He was born June 14, 1927, at Flint Hill, Missouri

Orf served as a priest for 65 years, including the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau.

He played several years in the Hard Road EMBA Baseball League for Flint Hill and also enjoyed playing golf.

He loved being surrounded by people and was a wonderful uncle, cousin, brother, brother-in-law and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo G. and Margaret M. Menten Orf; brothers, Vincent, Anthony "Tony," Marion and Martin J. Orf; and sister, Sister Emily Orf.

He is survived by his sister, Sister Rose Rita Orf; two sisters-in-law, Ursula Orf and Janet Orf; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A private funeral Mass will be held for family and attending priests.

Live streaming of services will be available through YouTube and Pitman Livestream Services at www.pitmanfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be made payable to St. Theodore Catholic Church or Regina Cleri Home in care of Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Wentzville, MO 63385.