Funeral services for Orville H. Bail, age 80, of Morristown, SD, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Lemmon, SD. Rev. Karen Edwards will officiate and burial will follow in the McIntosh Cemetery. Military Honors will be afforded by the Ralph T. Ankerson American Legion Post #139 of McIntosh, SD.

Orville Harvey Bail was born on September 25, 1934 to Adolph Sr. and Maggie (Horst) Bail near McIntosh, SD. He attended a rural country school through the 8th grade. Orville was drafted in to the US Army in 1957 and spent time in Germany as a field artillery gunner. He was honorably discharged in 1959 and returned to the family farm where he went right to work.

He was united in marriage to Margie Johnson in Napoleon, ND, on August 16, 1969. They made their home on the family farm southeast of Morristown. Two children were born to this union, Barbara in 1973 and Brandon in 1975. His wife Margie passed away in 1997. Orville continued to farm and ranch with his son until shortly before his death. He put up hay all over the area for many long years.

He was very active in the color guard, for funerals and parades. His last years were greatly enhanced by his grandchildren, Gregory and Maggie. Orville was very generous with his time and talents.

Orville passed away on Sunday morning, May 31, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by one daughter, Barbara Bail, Lino Lakes, MN, son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Victoria Bail, Morristown, SD; two grandchildren, Gregory and Maggie; one brother, Marvin (Beverly) Bail; two sisters, Betty Hirsch and Joyce (Tom) Hooker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie; his parents, Adolph and Maggie Bail; and three brothers, Calvin Sr., Howard and Adolph Jr.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon, SD.