Orville K. Anstaett, 87, died Monday, April 15, 2019 at Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas. He was born June 9, 1931 in Springdale, Ohio the son of Lawrence & Marie (Blackburn) Anstaett.

Orville moved with his family to Garden City in 1950. He graduated from Holcomb High School in 1950. Orville served in the United States Air Force from September 3, 1952 to September 2, 1956 during the Korean War. After the service, he returned to Garden City and lived in Garden City until the early 2000’s when he moved to Ingalls. He has lived in Ingalls since. A lifetime farmer and stockman, Orville was a pilot where he enjoyed spending his time flying. He later worked as school bus driver for Ingalls schools. He was a member of the Cimarron United Methodist Church of Cimarron, served as a Lt. Col. In the Air Force Reserves, and served on the Ingalls City Commission.

Survivors include two brothers Jack & wife Nita Anstaett of Garden City, Kansas and Mike & wife Kay Anstaett of Goodland, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Frances who died in 2004. He is also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Charles Anstaett and Byron “Pat” Anstaett; and two sisters Emily Gaines and Jean Gibbons.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Cimarron United Methodist Church in Cimarron, Kansas with Pastor Mike Keating officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. also on Saturday, April 20 at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with military graveside rites conducted by the United States Air Force Honor Guard. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to service time at the Cimarron United Methodist Church. The family suggests memorials given to the Cimarron United Methodist Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.