Alvin A. Fox

Alvin A. Fox Fowler Alvin A. Fox died Monday, September 21, 2009 at the age of 81. He was born May 4, 1928 in Fowler the son of Clemens and Martha (Motz) Fox. Alvin was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, served as a church usher for over 60 years and was a life member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a retired volunteer firefighter, worked for the Fowler CO-OP for many years and retired from Agra Sales in 1992. Alvin married Ernestine Fandel June 28, 1949 and she survives him. Also surviving are one daughter, Brenda Fox of Grand Ledge; two sons Dan (Tracy) of St. Johns and Doug (Denise) of Perrysburg, OH; eight grandchildren, Brian, Melinda, Lindsey, Trevor, Levi, Joshua, Alesha and Kayla; three sisters, Ruth (Richard) Lucas, Janet (Ray) Armbrustmacher and Kathy Kramer; four brothers, Richard (Marilyn), Leon (Susanne), George (Theresa), David (Rose). He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Kenneth; infant daughter, Cindy; parents-in-law, Herman and Hildagard Fandel; three brothers-in-law, Dennis and Bud Fandel and Mike Kramer; sister-in-law, Jean Bengel; and special aunt Mae Motz. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard as Celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Most Holy Trinity Activity Center 11159 Kent St. Fowler. A Rosary will be prayed at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 3:00 p.m. Wednesday with a Vigil Service at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Activity Center. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Sparrow Hospice Services. Arrangements and service provided by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns 989-224-4422.