Stephen J. Orzel

Stephen Joseph Orzel, 77, of St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Creston, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025.

Stephen was born Feb. 18, 1948, son of the late Frances and Harold Orzel in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from Lafayette High School, class of 1966, then joined the United States Navy where he served four year.

He married Sandra Osborn on April 10, 1967. They lived in Creston from 1972 to 2008. Stephen retired from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad after 40 years of service. He enjoyed running a train, flying simulators on the computer and spending time with family.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include wife Sandra Orzel of the home; daughters: Lisa (Kenneth) Wasson of Nevada, Missouri, Jennifer (Patrick) Mink of Ocala, Florida, and Kerry (Christopher) VanFosson of Falcon, Missouri; grandchildren: Ashley (Stephen), Trevor (Kat), Megan (Colton), Garrett, Christyan “C.J.” (Heather), Kelsie (Nick), Devon and Jackson; great-grandchildren: Everleigh, Elaya, Elsie, Karver and Gwyndolyn and his sister Rose (Bill) Ruckle of Prescott Valley, Arizona.

Per Stephen’s wishes there will be no services. He will be cremated under the care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolences and obituary can be found at www.ruppfuneral.com.