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Orville “Orv” Elfrink

April 7, 1940 — August 4, 2020

Orville "Orv" Elfrink of Saint Charles, MO, was fortified with the sacraments of the Holy Mother Church at the age of 80 on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born on April 7, 1940 in St. Louis, MO, and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Genevieve Elfrink and his brothers, Ronald Elfrink and James Elfrink. 


 


Orv is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Kathleen Elfrink; his children, Christine (Richard) Justin, Sharon (Mike) Sanders, and David (Christy) Elfrink; his grandchildren, Brittani Justin, Tori Sanders, Abby Sanders, Bryan Justin, Faith Elfrink, and Maya Elfrink; his sister, Joan (Joe) Monick; and his sister-in-law, Maureen Elfrink. 


 


Orv was a devoted and faithful parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church where he volunteered in various ways and served as a lector for over forty-five years. Orv was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 823. He loved the Lord with all his heart and was a man of great faith which he instilled in his children and grandchildren. Orv first studied in the seminary before earning degrees through St. Louis University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Orv had an accomplished teaching career through Duchesne High School, Augustinian Academy, the Pattonville School District, and Florissant Valley Community College. He was proud to have the opportunity to educate his students.  


 


Family was always the most important thing for Orv, and he cherished being a dedicated father and grandfather. Throughout his life, he was always a very hardworking and talented man whose humble and kind character served as a source of strength for others. Orv worked hard, played hard, and adored the Lord. He enjoyed playing baseball and soccer in his younger years and had a lifelong enjoyment of gardening, traveling, and camping, as well as throwing horseshoes, bowling, bike riding, and golfing. He enjoyed weeklong bike trips with David and taking the opportunity to be young at heart with his grandchildren. Orv was a true protector and provider who always had a twinkle in his eye when surrounded by his family and friends.  


 


Memorial contributions in Orv’s name may be made to St. Peter Catholic Church. 

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Visitation

Sunday, August 9, 2020

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Baue St. Charles, 620 Jefferson St. 63301, MO

620 Jefferson St, Saint Charles, MO 63301

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Monday, August 10, 2020

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

St. Peter Catholic Church, St. Charles, MO

221 1st Capitol Dr, Saint Charles, MO 63301

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