Orlon L. Wiedrick entered into rest on November 16, 2012 in San Jose, CA. Beloved husband of Audrey (Gavin) Wiedrick, loving father of Erin Dupree (Donald) and Kelli Perrell (Adam) and devoted grandfather of Laura & Catie Dupree & Emma & Gavin Perrell. He was born February 17, 1931 in Fairfax, SD to John & Emma (Fink) Wiedrick. He was the youngest of 6 children, 5 boys, 1 girl. Orlon attended school in Fairfax, graduating as valedictorian of his class in 1949. He attended the University of Arkansas for one year while teaching in a one room school house. He was then drafted into the marines during the Korean War. He was stationed in San Diego, CA and Jacksonville, FL. While in the marines, he was an aerial photographer. Once out of the marines, he went back to college at South Dakota State University graduating in 1956 with a major in U.S. history and a minor in English. He earned a masters of education from SDSU in 1959. Orlon taught U.S. history and English at Rapid City Central High School from 1957 to 1961. He then moved to Campbell, CA in 1961. He taught U.S. History and English at Blackford Junior High and Rolling Hills Junior High until retiring in 1987. In 1988, Orlon started his retirement job as a driver with ASI Reprographics. He retired from the retirement job in 2005. In the fall of 1954, Orlon met Audrey Gavin. Orlon and Audrey married on June 27, 1965 in Brookings, SD. Audrey moved to Campbell with Orlon after the wedding. Erin was born in 1967 and Kelli was born in 1969 with grandchildren following years later, Emma was born in 2001 shortly followed by Laura, then Gavin in 2003 and finally, Catie in 2005. He enjoyed gardening. He had several irises, chrysanthemums, begonias, dahlias, roses, daffodils and Resurrection Lilies. He was also an excellent cook. He had a wide range of specialties, from apple pie, Mexican food, sweet breads and back to pie. Orlon and Audrey hosted many Easter brunches and Christmas Eve open houses. These occasions always had great food and great company. Orlon also did beautiful embroidery. Orlon was a long time member of the Almaden Valley United Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings. He is survived by his wife, daughters, sons in laws, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. A celebration of his life will be held at the Estelline United Church of Christ, 203 Davis Ave., Estelline, SD 57234 on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 11:30, burial at Hillcrest Cemetery, Estelline, SD. Visitation will be from 4PM to 7PM Friday at Geise Funeral Home in Estelline. Memorials may be directed to the South Dakota State University Foundation.