MADISON / MCFARLAND - Aaron E. Orvis, age 51, of Madison, passed away after a very courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on April 6, 1972, in Madison.

Aaron grew up in Monona and graduated from Monona Grove High School with the class of 1990. After high school he moved to Florida. He returned to Madison after a few years. Aaron’s love for the water drew him to work at Skipper Buds as a salesman. During his 28 years, he maintained close relationships with his customers.

Aaron married Joanna "Jodi" Orvis on May 22, 2010. He loved riding his Harley, friends can't remember him not having one. He was an avid Packers fan and enjoyed watching football. Aaron loved going on vacations, especially to Puerto Rico and Florida. He organized many annual fun-filled activities for his friends, which they plan to carry on the tradition.

Aaron is survived by his wife, Jodi; daughter, Sage Mills of Minneapolis; mother, Connie (Orvis) Murphy of Madison; uncle, Kirk Orvis of Sun Prairie; aunt, Brenda Orvis of Fredericksburg, Va.; cousin, Heather (Mickael) Fontenau and their son, Matt Fontenau of Fredericksburg, Va.; cousin, Susan (William) Brinson of Campbell Hall, N.Y.; and many other friends and relatives.

A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.

Also on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, beginning at 7 p.m., family and friends are invited to gather at the BLACK BEAR INN, 320 W. Cottage Grove Road, Cottage Grove, to carry on his memory. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Aaron E Orvis

April 06, 1972 - January 14, 2024

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