- Orwald W. Tews, age 86, New London, formerly of Fremont, passed away as the result of a stroke on Monday, July 19, 2010, at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah. Orwald was born on October 4, 1923, in Fremont, son of the late Walter and Clara (Drews) Tews. He was united in marriage to Irma Ehart (Strube) on May 4, 1973. She preceded him in death in 2007. Orwald lived and farmed in the Fremont area his entire life.
He was a lifelong member at Zion Lutheran Church, Fremont and held various positions and was very active in the Lutheran Church Extension Fund of St. Louis and a supporter of the Lutheran Hour Ministries. He also supported the Rawhide Boys Ranch, New London. He enjoyed going on day trips and working in his saw mill at his house. He was a former Town of Caledonia Supervisor for over 20 years.
Orwald is survived by a step-daughter, Carol (Fred) Kuhn, Signal Mountain, TN; step-son, Fred Ehart, Missoula, MT; a brother, Arden (Eileen) Tews, Town of Menasha; two sisters: Ruth (Burnell) Nemmetz, Manawa; and Arline Tews, Appleton; step-grandchildren, Nicole and Katherine and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Tews.
Funeral services for Orwald will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Fremont with Rev. Doug Reinders officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery , Caledonia Township. Visitation will be held at the church Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
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1923 - 2010 (86 years)
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