Orval Center

Orval Center, age 99, of Willmar, Minnesota, formerly of Traverse City, Michigan, died Thursday afternoon, December 12, at Bethesda Grand Nursing Home in Willmar.

Private family services will be held at a later date in Traverse City, Michigan.

Orval is survived by three daughters: Karen (and Mike) Gazy of Willmar, MN, Gloria (and John) Brda of Fond Du Lac, WI, and Nancy Hunter of Gurnee, IL; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters: Betty Millikin and Leola Richards; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Asa and Lydia Center; his wife: Mary Center; three brothers: Ron, Asa, and William; and two sisters: Irene and Mary Ruth.