Edward Dean Ordal

Edward Dean Ordal, age 78, of rural Colton died on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, in Rochester, MN. Memorial  services will be held at St Jacobs Lutheran Church in rural Colton, SD on Monday, December 19 at 6:00 PM with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be held at a later date at St Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery.

Edward was born August 2nd, 1944, to Alvin and Marjorie (Trotter) Ordal in Madison, SD. He attended the Franklin Country School and graduated in 1962. Shortly after graduation, he attended trade school in Omaha and enlisted in the Navy. While in California, he met his wife, Jean. The two were married on December 4, 1965, in Reno, NV. Ed and Jean moved back to South Dakota and lived in several places before settling on their farm in 1969. Ed graduated from Dakota State University in 1972. Together they had three children, Shelia, Alycia, and Jeremy.

Ed started his own excavating business, Ed Ordal Construction, and operated it until his retirement. He enjoyed flying his private plane, skiing, and traveling in his free time. He had a love for motorcycles and classic cars.

Ed is survived by his wife, Jean, Colton; children, Shelia (Craig) Lukes of Humboldt, Alycia (Paul) Eich of Ft. Atkinson, IA, and Jeremy Ordal, Park City, UT; grandchildren, Renee (Matt) Travis of Harrisburg, Brent (Angela) Lukes of Humboldt, Jorden (Kylee) Eich of Colton, and Presleigh Eich of Fort Atkinson, IA; great-grandchildren, Lyle Travis, Garth Lukes, Chase Lukes, and Elliot Eich; and a sister Beverly Gutzman of Carson City, NV.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Darrel, Merle, and LaVonne Seemen.