Orrin Spencer Tovson, 96, of Indianapolis, passed away Feb. 4, 2018. Orrin was born in Decorah, Iowa, on March 15, 1921, to the late Oscar T. and Melvina (Ness) Tovson. Orrin is survived by children: Richard Tovson; Joanne Drew (Chris), David Tovson (Kathy), and Jeanette Schriner (Don); 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, William Newman. Orrin was preceded in death by his wife (Cecelia C. Tovson), and his siblings.

Orrin was a Navy veteran and D-Day survivor of WW II. Orrin was a retired actuary for American United Life Insurance Company.

A Lutheran service of Christian Burial was held on Feb. 9, 2018, in Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8115 Oaklandon Rd., Indianapolis. Entombment was in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church school for math enrichment.

Arrangements entrusted to Flanner Buchanan-Broad Ripple. www.flannerbuchanan.com

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on Feb. 7, 2018