Charles Ernest "Chuck" Orpin
1956 - 2021
Hesston - Charles "Chuck"
Ernest Orpin was born to Clarence and Ruth (Jantz) Orpin on June 14,
1956 in Newton, Kansas. He went to be with the Lord on December 28,
2021 at the age of 65.
Chuck became acquainted with his wife,
Debbie Carlisle, during their high school years in Hesston, Kansas.
After just a few dates, they knew they were meant to be together.
They married on June 26, 1976, and went on to have ten children. He
dearly loved Debbie. Even during his final days when his body began
to weaken and his mind was confused, he expressed concern about her
health and well-being.
When Chuck's children were young, he
enjoyed serving as an Awana leader at his church. He was the most
enthusiastic leader and was greatly enjoyed by the children in his
group. On occasion, he sang in a men's quartet during church
services. Most of his waking hours were spent working, but when he
had time for a little bit of fun and relaxation, he enjoyed target
practice. He taught his children to have a good work ethic and he was
ready and willing to help anyone in need. Chuck and his family gladly
welcomed people into their home and shared warmth and hospitality
with everyone who walked through their door.
Always a hard-working man, Chuck spent
25 years working in the family masonry and concrete business, Orpin
Construction. He had an eye for straight lines and was very
particular about his firewood stacks and garden. During the past 20
years, he worked at AGCO as a forklift driver and material handler.
His most common parting words to his family and friends were, "The
Lord bless your steps."
Chuck took his faith and doctrine
seriously and believed in the death, burial, and resurrection of
Christ for the payment of his sins. He was grateful to the Lord for
calling him to salvation. "For by grace are ye saved through
faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of
works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9). At the time
of his passing, Chuck was in the process of memorizing the book of
Romans. He could be characterized as an honest, transparent person
who was firm in his faith. "We are confident, I say, and willing
rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord"
(2 Corinthians 5:8).
Chuck was preceded in death by his
parents, Clarence and Ruth Orpin. He is survived by his wife Debbie;
their children Danny (Laura) Orpin, Randy (Bethany) Orpin, Robby
(Holly) Orpin, Christy (Jack) Newland, Doug (Laura) Orpin, Stephen
(Shannon) Orpin, Ruth (Scott) Thiessen, Jonny (Julianne) Orpin,
Rachel Orpin, & Charles Orpin; their twenty grandchildren; his
siblings Gary (Jan) Orpin, Dana (Denise) Orpin, Sharon (Leroy) Koehn,
Roger (Donna) Orpin, & Mike (Judy) Orpin; and a host of nephews,
nieces, cousins, and friends.
A celebration of Chuck's life was held.
Burial took place at Eastlawn Cemetery, rural Hesston. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations to assist with expenses may be sent to
Cornerstone Bible Church, 2535 N. Amidon Ave., Wichita, KS 67204.
Please include "Chuck Orpin" on the memo line.
