Orlo was born in Manvers township on September 21, 1932. His early years were spent here. His elementary school years were spent in one room rural schools. Secondary education was at Millbrook High School and Lindsay Collegiate,; then on to Peterborough Teacher’s College, and then went on to graduate from Waterloo Lutheran University with a B.A. degree in Science and Geography. He taught in elementary schools in Ontario for 30 years.
He enjoyed outdoor activities: fishing, cross country skiing, bicycling, tramping through the woods, and latterly golf.
Through his life he was blessed with a large family, hundreds of school children, co-workers in the teaching field, sportsmen, friends and anyone who needed help.