Malvin Joseph Orgeron passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the age of 90. He was the beloved husband of Uella Breaux Orgeron for over 71 years. Father of Tommy Orgeron (the late Kim), Patricia Orgeron Noble (Pat), Kim Orgeron (Sharon), Sally Orgeron Foret (Ricky), and Jamie Orgeron (Dana). Grandfather of Christian Orgeron, Julie Burmaster, Brent Burmaster, Brian Rodrigue, Misty Landis, Christopher Orgeron, Jared Orgeron, Lauren Orgeron, and Kelli Rodrigue Lafleur. Great grandfather of Cameron Orgeron, Hayden Shields, Michael Landis, Madison Landis, Lia Orgeron, Rex Rodrigue, Lyam Orgeron, and Brynn Burmaster, as well as great great grandfather of Natsu Orgeron. He is also survived by one nephew, Glenn Orgeron. Son of the late Camile and Amy Orgeron. He was also proceeded in death by his sister, Doris Orgeron, and his niece, Carol Orgeron.
He was an employee of Celotex for over 44 years. He was an avid bowler at Westside Lanes, and loved fishing and rabbit hunting. He enjoyed working in his garden and spending lots of time with his family. He was known for the exacting way he kept track of his money, and was always willing to help out family members in need, but expected to be paid back in an orderly and prompt fashion. His favorite saying was that if you "take care of the pennys, the dollars will take care of themselves."
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson's Foundation. (https://www.parkinson.org) Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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