April 21, 1943 – February 21, 2010

Milton E. ”Mike” Orlob, of Sunriver, Oregon, died Sunday, February 21, 2010, at his home. He was 66.

A graveside service was held on Friday, February 26, 2010, at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Chaplain Rex Auker, officiating.

Mr. Orlob was born April 21, 1943, in Moscow, Idaho, the son of Dr. William and Betty (Morrell) Orlob.

He graduated from Cheney High School in Cheney, Washington in 1961 and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam era from 1961 – 1965. On February 14, 1978, he married Evelyn Hunter in Kelso, Washington.

Mr. Orlob worked in parts and counter sales at Sears and NAPA Auto Parts in Prineville and La Pine, Oregon, until his retirement in 2003. Mr. Orlob was a lifetime member of both the American Legion and VFW. He enjoyed NASCAR, RV’ing and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Orlob of Sunriver, OR; his mother, Betty Martin of Olympia, WA; two sons, David Orlob of Keizer, OR and M. Eric Orlob of Tacoma, WA; two brothers, Wesley Orlob of Anchorage, AK, and Douglas Orlob of Walla Walla, WA; and a sister, Sherri Orlob of Tacoma, WA. He also leaves behind four grandchildren.

Mr. Orlob is preceded in death by his father.

Memorial contributions to: COVO (Central Oregon Veteran’s Outreach) at 354 NE Greenwood, Ste. 113, and Bend, Oregon 97701.

Baird Funeral Home of Bend, Oregon, is in charge of arrangements, (541) 382-0903, www.bairdmortuaries.com.