Ordell P. Akre, 85, St. Joseph, MO. passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 in Saint Joseph, MO. Ordell was born August 21, 1939 to Palmer and Ethel (Iverson) Akre in Clarkfield, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in Trinity Lutheran Church, Boyd, Minnesota. He graduated from Boyd High School, Boyd, MN.

On September 18, 1959 he married LaVonda Winge in Dawson, MN. To this union four children were born. They were later divorced in 1976. On July 1,1979 he married Glenyce (Kompelien) Lewis in Cottonwood, MN. She preceded him in death in 1998. On April 3, 2000 Ordell married Betty (Crawford) Lynne in Flandreau, S.D.

Ordell served in the U.S. Navy for four years.  He was active in the American Legion in Clarkfield & moved his membership to American Legion Post 359 in St. Joseph, MO.

He was a barber in Clarkfield, MN for 35 years. He retired and moved to St. Joseph, MO. He enjoyed time with his family, fishing, boating, golfing & playing any card games.

He never met a stranger and was always there to help anyone that needed something. His personality will never be forgotten by family & friends. He lived life to its fullest.

In addition to his wife, Betty, he is survived by his two children, Brian (Ruth) Akre, Hillman, MN., Vicki (Sean) Mosher, Blaine, MN., three step children, Jeff (Vicky) Lewis,Granite Falls, MN.,  Todd Lewis (Candy), Andover, MN., and Nona (Mark) Wallert, LaPorte, MN. He is survived by 11 grandchildren 8 step grandchildren & 28 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Carol Kompelien & brother-in-law Rube (Michelle) Kompelien.

He was preceded in death by his parents, twin daughters, Tammy Rice & Tiffany Ballard, grandson, Collin Bettis, brother-in-laws, Jim Crawford and Darris Kompelien, step son-in- law, Tim Fruin, and step daughter, Lori Fruin.

Ordell has been cremated under the care of Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel of St. Joseph, Missouri. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at 12:00 Noon in Clarkfield, MN at the Clarkfield Lutheran Church with inurment to follow. In lieu of flowers, please donate to donor's choice.