Orville R. Hug, 88, of Holton died Sunday, April 25, 2010 at a Topeka hospital. He was born May 16, 1921 in Mayetta, KS, the son of Oscar S. and Blanche Edwards Hug. Orville graduated from Hoyt High School in 1939 and served in the Army during World War II.
Orville owned and operated Western Auto from 1953 to 1992. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, a past Commander of American Legion Post #44, former President of Holton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Holton Country Club.
Orville married Marjorie M. Rudy on December 7, 1941 in Holton. She survives. Orville is also survived by a son, Alan R. Hug and his wife, Fran of Topeka, a daughter, Janis A. Keen and her husband, Jim of Holton; grandchildren, Alan R. Hug, Jr. (Madeline), Susan E. Micka (Daniel), Jeremy Winkleman, Joshua Winkleman (Jill), and Jimmy Keen (Lindsey); great-grandchildren, Ian Hug, Sam Micka, Zach Micka, Jacob Micka, Morgan Winkleman, and Lexi Keen. He was preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Hug and a brother, Roland Hug.
Mr. Hug was cremated. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Inurnment will be at the Holton Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to First United Methodist Church c/o Mercer Funeral Home, PO Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.