Jeff Orender

Jeff Orender, age 54, of Columbus died Monday, April 26, 2021 in Columbus. Mass of Christian Burial is 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at the McKown Funeral Home. Interment will be in the All Saints Cemetery.

The funeral Mass will be broadcast live on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook page. To access the page, CLICK HERE.

Jeff Orender was born May 17, 1966 in Albion, Nebraska to Judy Moeller and the late Bill Orender. Jeff was working for a garbage pickup company when he met the love of his life, Tammy Stuhr. She knew his route and made sure to be dressed-to-impress and waiting for when he would come by. Jeff married Tammy on June 17, 1989 in Columbus. The couple went on to have three amazing children, Amber, Brooke & Chase. He worked at Appleton and in September 2007, Jeff and his friend Mike opened G-O Rapid Lube, a mechanic shop downtown in Columbus. Jeff spent many of his younger years making countless memories on the racetrack driving the number 41 car and as sprint car crew member. Jeff was very social, had many friends who he would do anything for. He enjoyed golfing, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren. Jeff lived for Sundays where he started the day worshiping God in His church and ending the day cooking or grilling a meal for his family who gathered at his table. His laugh and fun heart will be missed by so many.

Jeff is survived by: Wife: Tammy Orender, Children: Amber (Clint) Torczon, Brooke (Tyler) Iverson, Chase (Summer) Orender Grandchildren: Bentley & Raelynn Iverson; Miles, Karsyn & Baby Torczon Mother: Judy Moeller Brother: Tony (Joni) Orender and many people who he loved: in-laws, nieces, nephews, uncles, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by: Father: Bill Orender Father-in-Law: Ray Stuhr Grandparents: Bud (Merna) Sipp, Louie Orender, Loretta Smith

In lieu of flowers and plants memorials will be designated at a later date.

Lunch will be served at Eagles Club.