Ralph K. Van Order
Born: August 3rd, 1924
Died: February 24th, 2006
Obituary
Ralph K. Van Order , 81, of Burlington, died at 6:14 PM on Friday, February 24, 2006 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. Born August 3, 1924, in Rushville, Ill., he was the son of William Edward and Katherine "Katie" Conrad Van Order. Mr. Van Order was a traffic manager for General Electric for 22 years, retiring in 1985. He was a 1942 graduate of Rushville High School. He was an army veteran serving in World War II with the rank of Pfc. He was a former member of the moose and eagles. He enjoyed bowling. Survivors include, two sons, Kenny Van Order of Burlington; Johnny Van Order of California; his caretaker Norma L. Sink of Burlington; 5 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother Robert Van Order of Glen Ellyn, Illinois; one sister, Faye Steele of Gary, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, six sisters and two brothers prceceded him in death. A memorial has been established.