April 4, 1951 - March 27, 2025
Arlen Louis Orth
Age 73, born and raised in Minneapolis. He lived his whole life in the Twin Cities area. He lived a simple lifestyle and truly enjoyed it. Arlen retired after a fulfilling career as a baggage handler, with over 30 years at Republic, Northwest, and Delta Airlines. Arlen loved the Vikings, discussing politics, and watching westerns. He loved attending the MN State Fair every year for over 40 years, often going more than once. He was a wonderful father and deeply cherished his grandchildren.
Arlen is survived by three children, Chris (Heather) Orth of Albany, NY; Jeff (Danielle) Orth of Cortland, OH; and Amy Martinson of Bloomington, MN; nine grandchildren; Joshua, Brianna, Carson, Tyson, Braydon, Calianna, Cody, Lilly and Lucy; siblings, Doug (Lonna), Judy (Jerry), Scott (Rose), Janet, Todd (Karen) and Dennis; longtime friend, Claudette Hegel; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Lorraine Orth.
Funeral Service
Monday, April 7, 2025
2:00 PM
Visitation 1 hour prior.
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, Minnesota 55423
You will be missed by many. It was great growing up with you. You will always be on my mind. Say hi to your mom and dad for me up there.
Paul, you are a good friend to Arlen, Judy and our entire family. Growing up it seemed like you were part of the family. I know Arlen appreciated your friendship. Hope you are well.
Scott Orth
Thank you Scott, you guys always made me feel like family. I doing ok but can’t get around very well. I am so sorry I couldn’t get to Arlen funeral. Losing Arlen was losing part of my family.. you take care. paulmkiel@gmail.com
Arlen, I am sorry that you are gone from this world but glad that you are in God’s heaven.
You led a good life because you are a good man. You will be missed. Your parents are rejoicing that you’re with them safe and sound.
I’m so sorry to hear about Arlen. He was always such a layed back and nice guy. I caught him once or twice at work at the airlines. Actually he always caught me and we would sit and talk for a while. He was one of the good guys. I admired his out look on life. Will miss him. Mary Winskowski(Louie), Bernices daughter. He was a cousin.
Arlen had a solid soul. One of a kind. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP Arlen.
My heartfelt sympathies to the Orth Family in the passing of a wonderful man Arlen.
I worked with Arlen at NWA in Msp for many years. Arlen in the bagroom always with a smile as we would greet each other and chat. He was steadfast in his work and so very kind.
I will miss Arlen.
My brother Arlen had a kind heart. Empathy was his gift. He was always compassionate towards others. Except maybe politicians.
Arlen was always ready to discuss and give his views on the current political climate. And he did so with passion and conviction.
I remember Arlen taking me on the bus to go see the Beatles movie HELP, learning to ride a bicycle on his bike, going places in his Chevy station wagon that had rust holes in the rear floor so big you could see the street going by under your feet, and taking my drivers exam in his bright yellow Ford Maverick.
He was always willing to share what he had or give his time to help.
When I was a teenager, I won a set of Rolling Stones albums from a radio station call in contest. But, I had to get to the radio station to pick them up. It was the dead of winter and in a snowstorm, and the station was in the middle of nowhere, but Arlen offered to drive me. For some reason we were in Judy’s car, and the snow was so deep you could not see where the road was. When we turned off the highway, we missed the road and plunged into a ditch, the car was nose down and buried in snow, I looked at Arlen and said, “I think we missed the turn”. He looked at me and said “thanks, I know that”. We dug out and got a local farmer to pull the car out of the ditch with his tractor. We made our way to the radio station, I still have that album collection, thanks to Arlen.
Arlen, I hope I’ve told you thank you for all the things you have done for me, you are missed, but our paths will cross again, I just don’t know when.
Dad, even though I know you are no longer in any pain or suffering, I still am having difficulty coming to terms with you not being here anymore. Each day that passes I sit here just wanting to pick up the phone and call you, and just hear your voice just one more time. To tell you I love you. One more time. And that I appreciate you more than I could ever explain. You were always here for me anytime I needed you whether it was for something big or small, you were always here. I miss you so much already and my heart just hurts and I wish your time had not have came so soon. Today would have been a day of celebration for you, to celebrate the day you came into this world. Your birthday. You would be 74 today. I hope your looking Down from heaven smiling down at me while I am down here sending all my love back up there to you on what would be your special day. I hope you are having the time of your life in heaven celebrating being reunited with grandma Lorraine, grandpa art , and mom as well! Tell mom I still think about her every single day as well and love her to the moon and back. Times infinity. Fly high there In the sky and just know I will always be looking up towards heaven sending love your way. Love always, your one and only daughter, Amy.