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Rodney Duncan “Rod” Orton
Of Arlington Heights

Rodney Duncan “Rod” Orton was born October 18, 1929 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Edward James and Leona Marie (nee Thrune) Orton. He died Friday, October 24, 2008 at his home.

Mr. Orton was a retired salesman formerly with Chase Bag Co. and Union Camp. He was a shareholder and avid Green Bay Packer fan.

Rodney is survived by his wife Patricia nee Kent, whom he married January 9, 1982; his children Stephen Orton of Buffalo Grove, Paul Orton of Chicago, Theresa Orton (Bruce) Bloomquist of Elgin, Mary Orton (Douglas) Jerde of Maple Plain, Minn., and Scott (Kimberly) Orton of Arlington Heights; his grandchildren Andrew and Amy Brunn, Derek, Daniel, and Devin Jerde, Derek, Dylan and Drew Bloomquist, Kristi, Kevin, Kyle Orton and Matthew Orton; and his brothers Richard and William (Yvonne).

Rod was preceded in death by his daughter Christine (Roy) Brunn, his parents and his sister-in-law Eileen.

Visitation from 3:00 until 9:00 PM, Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights and Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at St. Edna Catholic Church 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights from 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to your charity of choice.

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