Kenneth “Ken” S. Orwig of Sarasota, FL., passed away at Tidewell Hospice, Sarasota, with his family by his side on Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was born on September 28, 1954 in Peoria, IL, son of the late Robert M. and Stella Allen Orwig. He married Kathy Patton on June 27, 1986.
Ken attended Robert Morris College. He was a former paramedic with OSF Saint Francis Hospital, Peoria, IL. He began his career at the Peoria Police Department which spanned 26 years, retiring in 2014. During this time, he held positions as an officer, detective, and sergeant; but his greatest passion in the department was with his K-9 partner, Officer Basco.
Surviving are his sons, Tony Orwig, of Peoria, Il, Joshua Orwig of Minier, IL and Ryan Orwig of Southern IL. Also surviving are siblings, Mary Jane (Norb) Schneider of Bogart, GA., Rob (Judi) Orwig of Bloomington, IL. Brother-in-law, Mike (Denise) Patton, Sister-in-law, Leslie Johnson, all of Peoria, Illinois and many nieces and nephews.
Ken was strong, brave and he kept his faith in the Lord throughout his courageous battle.
He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, the beach, friends, family, and his beloved dog Callie.
A celebration of Ken’s life will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Wiegand Chapel (7454 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231). A visitation will be held an hour before the service from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Another memorial service will be held in Peoria, IL at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ken’s memory to Gulf Gate Church, 6501 S Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6801 N Allen Rd, Peoria, IL 61614, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Fl., https://moffitt.org, or Midwest Food Bank, 9005 N Industrial Road, Peoria, IL 61615.
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