Orville Eugene Schaeffer, 65, of North Platte, died Friday, July 13, 2018, at Great Plains Health.

Orville was born on February 27, 1953, in Loveland, CO, to Charles Vernon and Lois Marie (Armstrong) Schaeffer. He grew up in Loveland where he graduated from high school then moved to Alaska to work in the oil fields for a while. Orville later returned to Loveland where he worked as a security guard. He attained the rank of Captain then retired due to his health.

Orville was married to Brenda Wiener for many years until her death. In 2011 he moved to North Platte to be closer to his sister. He enjoyed elk hunting in Colorado and doing wooden craft projects.

Along with his wife, Brenda, Orville was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lois; and daughter, Sheila Schaeffer.

He is survived by his daughter, Saundra Smith, of Ohio; sister, Bonnie (Steve) Pursley, of North Platte; brothers, William and Jerry Schaeffer, of Missouri, and Johnny Schaeffer, of Illinois; two grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Jeremy Rinke officiating. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.