Orville L. Thoroughman (OT) of Troy, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by his children in his home on Sunday morning, August 7, 2022 at the age of 89. Orville was a good husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, and friend to many.

Born on Wednesday, January 25, 1933 in St. Charles, Missouri to Clara Thoroughman (Hilker) and William Thoroughman. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rita J. Thoroughman (Hercules) to whom he was married for 45 years and his granddaughter, McKenna Carroll. Orville and Rita had nine children: Tina Bruns (Robert), Greg Thoroughman (Karla), Lisa Key, Tim Thoroughman, (Stephanie), Tom Thoroughman, Chris Wilkinson (Jay), Jay Thoroughman (Merna), Tracy Carroll (Jim), and Jessica Meyer (Justin).

Grandchildren: Robbie Bruns (Angie), Jamie Bruns (Christy), Torey Stille (Jamie), Lesley Kilcullin (Jeff), Ashley Gonzalez (Michael), Kyley Dermody (Nathan), Wes Thoroughman (Brandy), Josh Thoroughman (Sarah), Travis Key (Ashley), Aprile Stanek (Tim), Justine Dixon (Ryan), Casey Brown (Jeremy), Julie Key, Eli Thoroughman, Blake Thoroughman, Rita Thoroughman, Klaire Thoroughman, Shaunna Wilkinson-Ross (Evan), Kayla Henke (David), Amanda Ohmes, Melanie Webb (Jeremy), Abby Lasater (Jordan), Madeline Thoroughman, Andrew Carroll (Greta), Alec Carroll (Sarah), Austin Carroll (Xian), Bailey Carroll, Clayton Carroll, Paige Colbert (Jake), McKenna Carroll, Jackson Carroll, Cain Meyer, Chayce Meyer, Cole Meyer and Cannon Meyer and 58 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Thoroughman was preceded in death by his Parents, William and Clare Thoroughman, Brothers–Emanuel and Percy Thoroughman, Sisters–Clarice Thoroughman, Phyllis Rothermich, Clemie Blair, Rosie Moritz and Bernice Robinson. He is survived by several of his sister-n-laws including Pat Hercules, Wanda Hercules, Audrey Hercules, and Helen Parsons along with over 40 nieces and nephews.

OT was taught at an early age that hard work was what created the man. Being raised by an older father (his father was 57 when he was born) in the Depression era instilled in him the importance of farming your own land, a passion that he had until his last days. At an early age, he started working milking cows for St. Charles Dairy, even getting up early to work before school and continuing to do so even while attending St. Charles High School. In 1951, Orville met Rita on a blind date where he ended the night by asking in his booming voice, "You got a phone?"; they were married the next year. He was drafted in the Korean War and entered the Army during this time. While enlisted, he and his new bride moved to Norfolk, Virginia, where the oldest of their children was born. After returning to Missouri, he worked as a mechanic at Wilkie Motors as his family grew to include seven more children. He also started his own business, North Star Farms, delivering and installing sod, an endeavor that helped him purchase the first of his many farms. Being a self-made man was a large part of who he was, and he and Rita worked together on their sodding business for several decades. They added one more child to round out the number to nine. Later, they moved to Lincoln County, where he retired to continue farming. Overall, he spent his days feeding the cows, checking on his pastures, and being outdoors. His many trades include being a restaurant owner (JR Diamonds), tractor/real estate salesman (he loved to haggle) and, in his mind, one of the most knowledgeable folks at the farmers' breakfast table at JR Diamonds.

Funeral services will be held at McCoy-Blossom in Troy, Missouri with visitation 3-8 on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 and Mass held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Sacred Heart in Troy at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in his memory to St. Alphonse School in Silex or Sacred Heart School in Troy.