Bambi Lee Orth, 70, of Burlington, passed peacefully, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at her home.
Born May 4, 1954, in Davenport, she was the daughter of Bernard H.F. and Haldis Bredesen Wagener. On June 21, 1975, she married Timothy Jo Orth at Faith Lutheran Church in Burlington.
She was a 1972 graduate of Burlington High School and then attended Southeastern Community College where she obtained her certified secretary certificate.
Bambi worked as a secretary for Benner Tea and later for H & R Block for 40 years. She also worked as a paraeducator for Burlington Community School District, working at Prospect, Corse, BHS and Sunnyside until her retirement in 2018.
She was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church where she helped in many ways over the years. Bambi was the former president of the Burlington Police Auxiliary and helped organize the family portrait fundraiser. She had many interests, including watching Hallmark movies, reading romance novels, writing, creating and painting ceramics, sewing, making clothes, and coloring. Bambi had a love for music and played the violin in the orchestra. Bambi enjoyed her gardens, growing beautiful flowers, as well as tomatoes and peppers for homemade salsa. She enjoyed playing Bunco with her friends, going shopping, and considered herself a sommelier. Bambi liked to travel, either with her sister to far off places or on trips with her family. Above all else, she loved her family and spending time with them.
She will be remembered for having their home decorated for every holiday and being a kind, compassionate woman who always wore a smile.
Survivors include her husband, Timothy Orth; three daughters, Nicole (Kyle) Dobson, Laura Orth, and Courtney (Brent) Miller; three grandchildren, Isabella, Lana, and Owen; two siblings, Bernal (Ronald) Koch, and Dale (Marina) Wagener; nephew and niece, Christopher Koch, and Katherine Summers and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Douglas (Gloria) and three grandchildren Madi, Luca and Maddex.
Visitation will be from noon until 7 p.m. with the family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2024, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street.
The Celebration of Life for Bambi will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street with Reverend Ryan Cosgrove officiating. Burial will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for her grandchildren's education.