Orival Linder

Orival W. Linder, 89 died November 28, 2019 in Clay Center, KS. He was born on December 3, 1929 in Texas County, OK, the son of Roy and Cora (Hobbs) Linder. Orival was raised in western Kansas, spending time in Tribune, Nashville, Langdon and Turon. After graduating from Turon High School, he attended Hutchinson Junior College where he played football and basketball. Orival married Jean Riggs on December 16, 1951. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Following the war, Orival attended Kansas State University, earning degrees in Agronomy, Biological Science and Veterinary Medicine. While attending KSU, he officiated high school football and basketball games. In 1960, Orival purchased Dr Hull’s veterinary practice and moved his family to Clay Center. Through his small and large animal veterinary practice, Orival donated his time and care for the animals at the Clay Center zoo and for animals shown by children in 4-H county fairs. Orival retired from his veterinary practice in 1989 and served fifteen years as a veterinarian for the USDA. He was a member of the Clay Center Christian Church where he served as an elder, member of the USD #379 school board, American Veterinary Medicine Association, NARFE, KSU Alumni Association and the Clay Center BPOE. Orival enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and gardening in his free time. He was preceded in death by his parents and 10 brothers and sisters.

Survivors:
Wife: Jean Linder of Clay Center, KS
Son: Jay Linder of Clay Center, KS
Daughter: Susan and husband Mike Gillespie of Manhattan, KS
Son: John and wife Christene Linder of McHenry, IL
6 Grandchildren and 3 Great-grandchildren

Memorial Services: Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Christian Church in Clay Center, KS

Visitation: 10 AM until service time at the church.

Memorials: Clay Center Christian Church or the organization of the donor’s choice c/o the funeral home