Orvella Ann Doering (nee: Bullert) was born on April 25, 1929 in Green Isle Township, Sibley County, Minnesota to Fred and Clara (nee: Krohn) Bullert, where she was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church. She was confirmed in her faith at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, MN. She graduated from Howard Lake Public School after attending both a country school and St James Lutheran Grade School.
On May 12, 1949, Orvella married Orlin Doering at St. James Lutheran Church, Howard Lake, Minnesota. Their marriage was blessed with three children. Orvella was a life-long and faithful member of St James Lutheran Church.
Orvella was a hard worker who held several jobs throughout her life. Among those jobs, the more memorable being manager of the Lake Bowl Restaurant, office worker at Howard Lake Creamery, and office Manager for Sonstegard Foods, all located in Howard Lake. She also had several part time jobs that involved cooking with her cousin, Delores Glessing. They had many good times working and laughing together. They operated a lunch wagon, travelling to local auctions; ran the local Legion Restaurant for 8 years and catered small events. In her senior years, she was a volunteer “grandma” for the Headstart Program at St. Johns Church. Working with the children gave her much pleasure.
Orvella leaves a legacy of loyalty to family, hard work and a feisty attitude to all her offspring. She was a modest person who loved her family and cooking for them. Mom especially loved children and enjoyed being around them. She also cherished every minute she was able to spend with her sister, Donna Krause, travelling, going to concerts, or visiting together. Donna was a faithful and welcomed visitor in Mom’s years of declining health. Mom and Dad shared life together for sixty-four years before he passed away. Many will attest to her amazing will to live, over-coming several physical challenges in the last years of her life. She will be missed by her many friends who vouch for her character and loyalty to family and friends
It was on August 25, 2015 that Orvella went to her eternal home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlin; parents Fred and Clara Bullert and her brother, Omer.
Orvella is survived by sister Donna (Robert) Krause, children Durene (Bob) Rogers of Roanoke, Virginia, Rick (Karen) Doering of Delano, Minnesota and Sheri Fenn of Chaska, Minnesota; seven grandchildren Andrew (Stephanie) Rogers, Eric (Laura) Rogers, Scott (Lindsay) Doering, Julie (Micah) Martin, Krista (Andy) Giefer, Nick Fenn and Michael Fenn; five great-grandchildren Olivia, Josiah, Nora, and Mara Martin, and Chase Lamb; and many other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Orvella’s life will take place at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. A time of gathering will be held on Friday, August 28, 2015 from 4-7 PM at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Howard Lake and continue 1 hour prior to services at the church. Internment will be at the Howard Lake City Cemetery immediately following services. Arrangements by Swanson Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Howard Lake, 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com The family requests memorials to St James Lutheran in lieu of flowers.