Orlando Albert Drageset

Orlando Albert Drageset was born May 1, 1922 in Isabel, South Dakota, the son of Einar and Agnetta (Endahl) Drageset. He grew up on the family farm and continued his life in Isabel until moving to Philip in 1974. He worked at Scotchman Industries for many years until his retirement.

Grateful for having shared his life include his wife of twenty-nine years, Kathryn "Katy" Drageset of Philip; one son Darrell Drageset and his wife Carla of Thermopolis, Wyoming; his step-children Cathy Fiedler and her husband Ralph of Sturgis, Jeanette Potts of Oregon, Bruce Barnett and his wife Sharon of Wall, Diana Stewart and her husband Richard of Philip, Sandy Slovek and her husband Doug of Broadus, Montana; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister Stella Opsahl and her husband John of Mobridge, South Dakota; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Orlando was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Ole and Adolph; three sisters Esther Miller, Agnes Volden, and Myrtle Waddell; and one grandson Michael Slovek.

Visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Thursday.

Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 9, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Philip, with Pastor Robert Oettel officiating.

Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery, Philip.

A memorial is established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Thursday, December 9, 2004 10:00 a.m.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Philip, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Robert Oettel
MUSIC
Lyndy Ireland – Joyce Wheeler
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
"One Day At A Time"
USHERS
Dean Fitzgerald – Dave Fitzgerald
PALLBEARERS
Randy Martin – Jeff Penticoff
Jim Bouman – Don Walker
Donnie Fees – Rick Thorson
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota
"Tomorrow"
When tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
That Jesus came and called my
name and took me by the hand.
And when I walked through heaven’s gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His golden throne.
He said, "This is eternity
and all I’ve promised you.
Today your life on earth is past
And here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrows,
but today will always last,
And since each day’s the same,
There’s no longing for the past.
You have been faithful, so trusting and true,
Though there were times you did some things
you knew you shouldn’t do.
But you have been forgiven,
and now at last you’re free,
So won’t you take my hand
and share My life with me?"
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I’m right here in your heart.

Service Details

FUNERAL SERVICES
Thursday, December 9, 2004 10:00 a.m.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Philip, South Dakota