Lee Wm. Orschell of Brookville was born on November 24, 1936 in Brookville, a son to Leo and Dorothy Wiwi Orschell. He married Carolyn Fellinger on April 22, 1961 and she preceded him in death on February 10, 2011. Lee farmed land around Brookville and Rush County his entire life – he enjoyed farming and was interested in conservation efforts on his farm. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Lee loved traveling, was known as an all-around Mr. Fix-It, and above all loved spending time with his family and spoiling his grandkids. He was an excellent teacher, a patient soul, and made a lasting impact on everyone he met. On Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the age of 82, he passed away at Brookville Healthcare.
Those surviving who will cherish Lee’s memory include his children, Sheri Seeley (Jeff Schmid) of Cincinnati, Christie Orschell (Daniel Ball) of Indianapolis, Jeff (Andrea) Orschell of Cincinnati, and Greg (Mindy) Orschell of Brookville; five grandchildren, Josh, Jacob and Jenna Orschell, Aaron and Ian Schmid; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Loraine Collins and Nathan Orschell.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, February 25, 2019 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church. The Bernard Hurst Post #77 Brookville American Legion will provide full military honors graveside in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be directed to St. Michael’s Church or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). To sign the online guestbook or leave memories for the family please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Lee Orschell.