Orville Bakke, age 81, of East Bethel died November 12, 2012 at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 16, 2012 at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel with Rev. Hal Weldin officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 15th at our Isanti Chapel and also one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment will be in Oak Leaf Cemetery in East Bethel.
Orville Edwin Bakke was born July 8, 1931 in Minneapolis to Edward and Olga (Ensrud) Bakke. He was raised in the Osseo area and graduated from Osseo High School. On February 7, 1959 he married Marjorie Tappe in Minneapolis. They made their home in Brooklyn Park until 1969 when they moved to East Bethel. Orville worked at Western Weighing, later Grain Belt Brewery for 13 years and then then for Midland Coop for 10 years. He also farmed first in Brooklyn Park and then in East Bethel. He enjoyed his vegetable garden, fishing, woodworking and collecting toy tractors.
Orville’s wife, Marjorie, preceded him in death on May 11, 1992. He is survived by2 sons, Bradlee Bakke of Eden Prairie, Russell (Kristine) Bakke of East Bethel; 2 grandchildren, Allison and Kellie Bakke of Eden Prairie; 2 step-grandchildren, Nick (Megan) Bergman of Oakdale, Zach Bergman of Minnetonka; 1 sister, Esther (Marshall) Parsons of Albertville; and by many other relatives and friends.
Brad and Family,
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers go out to you and your entire family. All of us here at Rosemount are praying for you at this diffecult time. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help in any way. We will hold down the fort here, you just take time to heal and be with your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa
Brad, Russ & Kris, Nick & Meghan, Zack…
I felt so bad for you when I heard the news. But then I started thinking, what would I have wanted if I were Orv. I think his being with your Mother now and not hurting any more and not having to spend time in that darn hospital has changed my feeling bad into rejoicing for Orv’s family. Two very nice young men, one of whom is my son-in-law, will sadly say good-by but somehow we will all remember all the good times. Love, Mom
Mom told me about your loss. I remember that very nice, patient, tall man who was here at Thanksgiving time. Comfort comes from love. Love comes from comfort. Love and Comfort to the family, Bro, Jon
Dad,
Your days of struggle are over now. What remains are the great memories of pancake Sundays, family gatherings and “fish house” jokes.
We will miss seeing your lights on in the house next door, knowing you were safe at home.
Madison, Dance, Midnight and Snowball will miss the table scraps and the mandatory “three pets”.
We hope you are in a place with perpetual 100 bushel corn, clean fields of beans and 39 cent gas.
Kristine will miss cooking for you and your enthusiasm for food.
Your memory will live on in anyone who shared any time with you and listened to your stories…again and again.
Miss you Dad…we love you.
Russ & Kristine
What a blessing to have had such a kind and generous man for my uncle. I can’t recall how many times over the years that he thought of our family and gave us produce of some sort. I’ll always remember his warm personality and twinkling eyes. Ready with a great sense of humor. He was always interested in us and concerned for our welfare. If any one of us was ill or something happened he would ask about us and show he cared. I will deeply miss him. Much Love and thanks, Leeann, Nathan, Marissa & Ryan
Brad, Russ, and family,
I’m sorry to hear the passing of Orville. Between all the farming stories told between Orville and Dad over the years, Orville will be forever farming in my thoughts and memories of him.
Sincerely,
Roger Johnson
Orville’s passing brings back memories of the many thoughts we shared about farming and the good life, watching you boys growing up, plus sharing time with your mom. May you find peace in knowing that your dad touched many lives in a wonderful way. May God be with you and surround you in His love during this time.