Robert Dee Orr Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert Dee Orr of Carthage, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on December 5, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Dee Orr to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Richard D. Orr and Jewel Orr Brown (Fickel); his former wife Carol M. Orr; his stepfather Earl Brown; his siblings, George, Jackie Orr and Marian Orr Hilst; and his sons-in-law, Dale Conway and Robert Pomerenk.
He is survived by: his wife Faye Niekamp Orr; his children, Karen Chambers (Scott) of Lenexa, KS, Kathy Orr Pomerenk of Bethesda, MD and Mike Orr (Jackie) of Hamilton, IL; and his stepchildren, Ken Niekamp (Judy) of Peoria, IL, Gary Niekamp (Kathye) of Fowler, IL, Pam Shaffer (Duane) of Ursa, IL and Kathy Thomas (Ken Holtschlag) of Quincy, IL.. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, along with nine step grandchildren, 22 step great-grandchildren, and three step great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to Adams County CASA/Advocacy Network for Children, Great River Honor Flight (Box 3723, Quincy, IL 62305), and Wreaths Across America (checks payable to Ursa Willing Workers 4-H Club, memo line WAA-IL0159).
