Orville Ivar Nagelhus

Orville Ivar Nagelhus, 85, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30 at home in Somers. He was born on Sept. 11, 1927 to Ingvald and Borghild (Mona) Nagelhus. 

He graduated from Havre High School and Concordia College.  On Dec. 29, 1977, he married Karen Kerr.

Orville lived in Simpson, Mont., north of Havre, for many years during which he owned and operated a family farm.  Later in life, he became involved in several businesses in Havre including Highline Dodge.  He retired from Havre and moved to the Flathead Valley to enjoy his retirement years.

Orville is preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his wife Karen and her brothers and the Lund family in the Havre community.

A celebration of Orville's life will be held this spring.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Orville's family. You are invited to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Orville's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories.