Orrin was born June 25th,1943, the son of Frances and Reed Sessions, in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Urban Planning.
He and his wife Kathie (Jones) Sessions were married for over 58 years. They have two sons David, (Durango CO), and Chris (Asheville, NC), and six grandchildren. He was a loving and much beloved husband, father and grandfather. Orrin and Kathie moved to Fort Wayne in 1965, where he served as the Assistant Director of the Allen County Plan Commission. Shortly after leaving the Plan Commission, he established his own land planning company, Emanco Inc, and multiple real estate development companies. His planning was involved in over 100 communities and 10,000 lots in Allen County. He was the master planner for many other development companies beyond just his own.
Orrin was an avid hunter, fisherman, downhill skier, and hiker. He and his wife loved traveling to all parts of the world, hiking the countryside.
Orrin served as President of several Fort Wayne organizations including the Homebuilders Association of Fort Wayne, Aboite Township Park Board, Fort Wayne Business Forum and the Allen County Historical Society. He was also involved in the Boys and Girls Club, Fort Wayne Rotary, and the Residential Council of the Urban Land Institute. Orrin was the Thrice Potent Master of the Lodge of Perfection and a recipient of Thirty Third Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. He was a member of the Chapel.
His foresight and vision will have a lasting impact on our community.
A celebration of life gathering for Orrin will be held Saturday, January 14th, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Covington Knolls, 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.mccombandsons.com for the Sessions family.
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