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Roger Alvis Obituary

Mar. 26, 1924 - June 15, 2013
ARGOS - Roger Lee Alvis, 89, of First Street, Argos, Indiana died June 15, 2013 at 4:11 p.m. at his residence following an unexpected illness. He was born on March 26, 1924 in Princeton, Indiana to Gilbert & Caryol (Meeker) Alvis and has lived in the Argos community since 1961, coming from Indianapolis, Indiana. On January 5, 1961 he married Marie Louise Bernero in Plymouth, Indiana. Roger was a Co-Owner of White Arts Printing Company were he brokered printing business for his company. He retired in 1994. He was a 50 year member of the Franklin F & AM Lodge # 107, Franklin, Indiana; & Argos American Legion Post #68, Argos, Indiana. He served his country in the United States Army as a Paratrooper with the 11th Airborne, 394th Infantry during World War II from February 6, 1943 to November 21, 1945, and was captured by the Germans and was a POW during the war. He earned 3 Bronze Stars and was awarded the Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife, Marie Alvis of Culver, Indiana; daughters, Donna Overmyer and husband Kenneth of Argos, Indiana, Sandra Pfefferle and husband Barry of Bremen, Indiana, and Carolyn Alvis of California; son, Craig Alvis and wife Stacy of Texas; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister, Phyllis Lindle and husband Phillip of Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Terry Treber; sisters, Elizabeth Reed and Mary Bleton; and brothers, Gilbert Alvis and James Alvis. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the James Lowell Corey American Legion Post #68 in Argos, Indiana. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia with military honors conducted by the United States Army Honor Corps. Memorial contributions may be made to: Issac Walton League, PO Box 51, Argos, Indiana 46501, or Argos American Legion Post #68, 120 N. First St., Argos, Indiana 46501.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Jun. 18, 2013.
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To My Daddy - I hope you realize how much you meant to me. I know I didn't always show it and didn't say "I love you" enough, but you were always in my heart. I will never forget our "sardine" nights. Everytime I see a can of them, I think of you. Always know that I love you and my life will be forever changed without you. Love always, Carolyn

Carolyn Alvis

June 21, 2013

He was a wonderful person. White Arts was one of my customers for many years. We go back to those days when Jack and his mother were around and Roger was the right hand man.
Bonnie from Bonnie's Art and Typesetting

June 21, 2013

I'm so blessed to have known you. Thank you for your wonderful Son. God Bless you and all of the family. Always, Your Daughter-in-Law,

Stacy Alvis

June 20, 2013

I thought of you often, I wish I would have seen you more.
You will be in my memories.
Your niece Doris Gammon

Doris Gammon

June 20, 2013

Uncle Roger, You will be missed,
your niece Sharon..(Elizabeth's daughter)to my cousins..May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

Sharon Taylor

June 19, 2013

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