Alvina-Munsch Boschee-Obituary

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Alvina Anna Munsch Boschee

Jan 17, 1918 - Mar 17, 2017

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Linda and Don: Your Mom, Aunt Alvina, still lights a shining candle of memory for us. Remember her visit with Grandma Emelia at our parents place on Eagle Lake, MN in the 80's. So many Mueller/Wishek stories. Hope all is well with you now 6 years after her passing. Blessings! Tom & Vickie Mueller

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Dear Linda ,Donny and Families, Sorry to learn of Alvin as passing. The"picnic" attendance is rising.. Great roll models of faith and family. Thankful for her influence on my life. Prayers for all of you.

Always enjoyed Alvina's quick wit and energy. Also enjoyed visiting her in Petaluma a few times both as a child and as an adult with cousins Linda and Donnie. I believe she has the record for the longest living Mueller...surely due to her quality of life and faith. God rest her soul.

We will always remember Alvina and her smile and laughter. We looked forward to seeing the 'HA' in the cards the girls received from her. She will be greatly missed. Our most sincere condolences and prayers for all of you.

We remember Aunt Alvina for her energetic personality, gift of gab, and strong sense of and joy in family ties, both close & extended. We are sure the heavenly Wishek reunion will be enlivened by her presence! Tom & Vickie Mueller

Obituary

Alvina's Obituary

Alvina Munsch Boschee, a resident of Petaluma for 75 years, passed away on March 17, 2017. Alvina Muller was born near Napoleon, North Dakota on January 17, 1918, the eldest child of Henry and Emelia (Gall) Mueller. She was raised and educated in the Burnstad and Wishek, North Dakota area. She taught in a one room school for 5 years prior to moving to California in 1942 to marry Walter Munsch. She worked in domestic services, as a clerk at Polly Ann Bakery, and as a Western Union Clerk at the Greyhound Bus Depot from which she retired in 1980. Alvina Munsch married Alvin Boschee in 1997. During her life she was most happy when she was cooking, sewing, caring for her family, tending her garden, hosting family occasions, visiting with her siblings and their families, and serving the Lord. Alvina was the mother of Linda (Ken) Hodson of Santa Rosa, and Donald (Linda) Munsch of Petaluma. She was the grandmother of Krista (John) Bonanno, Carrie (Jeff) Bossaller and Steven Munsch and his Fiancée Christine. She was the great grandmother to Ryan, Joshua and Brianna Bonanno and to Aubriana and Garett Bossaller. She was the sister of Hulda (Glen) Chambers, Aitkin, MN, Dr. Arnold Mueller, Topeka, KS, Irene Sayler, Wishek, ND, and sister in law of Ruby Mueller, Madelia, MN. She is survived by many caring nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her step-sons, Rodney (Nora) Boschee, Castle Rock, CO and Bob (Lou) Boschee, Quincy, CA.  She is survived by two step-grandsons, Joe (Kathia) Boschee, and Jeffrey Boschee, and two step-great grandchildren, Nicole and Stephanie Boschee. She was preceded in death by husbands Walter Munsch (1980) and Alvin Boschee (2000), parents, Henry and Emelia Mueller, siblings, Rev. Fred Mueller, Ted Mueller, Leonora Mindt, and by many wonderful in-laws. The family is incredibly appreciative of Alvina's caretakers Kisa, Kelly and Michelle at Taking the Journey for their devoted, loving care. Alvina was a caring woman who shared her joy, knowledge and love. She will be missed and will remain in the memories of all that knew her.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA, 94952.  A Visitation will be held at the mortuary on Friday, March 24, 2016 from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.  A private burial will be held at Cypress Hill Memorial Park at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made in Alvina's name to Living Word Evangelical Lutheran Church, 901 Ely Blvd. S, Petaluma, CA 94954 or Petaluma Hospice, 416 Payran St., Petaluma, CA

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