Orvin Siegenthaler

Orvin Ben Siegenthaler, age 93, of Darlington, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Orvin was born on February 8, 1932, in Fayette Township, Argyle, Wisconsin, on his family’s farm. He was the beloved son of John and Edith (Shellito) Siegenthaler. Orvin spent his early years on the family farm until 1939, when the family moved to a small farm on the north edge of Darlington due to his father’s illness. In 1947, they returned to the farm in Fayette Township, where Orvin grew up and graduated from Darlington High School with the Class of 1949.

Following high school, Orvin attended the University of Wisconsin for a short time before returning home to help his older brother run the family farm.

On February 20, 1955, Orvin was united in marriage to Ruth Garrison of Argyle at Argyle Lutheran Church. Together they lived on the home farm until 1962, when they purchased their own farm near Fayette. Orvin and Ruth farmed there for 25 years before moving to Darlington in 1987.

In addition to farming, Orvin earned his real estate license in 1970 and proudly worked as a real estate agent until his retirement in 2010. He was active in his community, serving on the Darlington School Board from 1963 to 1970, as well as on the Immanuel United Church of Christ (IUCC) Church Council and Benevolent Committee, where he helped in the effort to build the New Glarus Home.

Orvin was a lifelong fan of the Darlington Redbirds, Wisconsin Badgers, and Green Bay Packers. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and supporting his children and grandchildren in all their activities.

He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ruth; two daughters, Debi (Mark) Celebre Joan (Ron) Blaser; and his cherished grandchildren Savannah (Brian) Maurer, Tabitha (David) Cumpian, Nico (Viancka) Celebre, and Vincent (Tuyet) Celebre. He was also blessed with great-grandchildren Bryce, Owen, and Brooks Maurer; Quinn, Lily, Hunter and Naomi Cumpian; and Tiana and Camila Celebre and one close cousin, Rod Opsal. Orvin is further survived by his sibling, Ruthie (Jerry) Custis, one sister in law, Marilyn Siegenthaler and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edith Siegenthaler, his son, Kurt Siegenthaler, Brothers Keith and Robert Siegenthaler ( Karen ) Sisters Pauline (McManus)(Charles)   Elizabeth (Hanson (Don)  as well as Nephews Tony Siegenthaler, Alan and Brian McMannes

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 339 E. Louisa Street, Darlington. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM prior to the service. Burial will follow at Union Grove Cemetery in Darlington.

The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.

Orvin B. Siegenthaler will be remembered for his hard work, his love for family, and his lifelong dedication to his community. His gentle spirit and steadfast character will be dearly missed by all who knew him.