Orvis Calvin Krug

SCHOLAR-ATHLETE
December 11, 1919 – June 9, 2016
Orvis said, “I have lived a fabulous life.”
He was born in Spangler, Pennsylvania to Esther and Clair Krug. Orvis died at home with his devoted wife, Brook, by his side.
Orvis served his country during WWII in the Navy.
After his Navy service, he continued his education, ultimately earning a Doctorate in Education from New York University, where he was chosen to receive the distinguished Founders Day Award.
Orvis married Mary Margaret Krug. They were happily married for 48 years and had five children, who he referred to as “My fabulous five.”
After Mary’s death, he travelled around the United States, eventually settling in Miami, where he planned to fish every day. His life took another turn when he met and married Brook. They were joyfully married for 24 years.
Orvis was well-known for telling a good joke. Actually, he was famous for that. He was also fond of quoting Shakespeare.
Orvis was predeceased by his parents, first wife Mary Margaret, brother Vernon, and sister Marjorie.
Celebrating his life are his wife Brook Rood; children Mary Ellen, Jonathan Janet, Julian Dorothy, Christine Jeff, and Susan Dave; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many other people who love and respect him.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, June 24 at l0:30 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody.