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Wayne Alvestad Obituary
Des Moines
Wayne E. Alvestad passed away February 27, 2016 in Des Moines. He was born in Thompson, Iowa on April 21, 1931, the son of Roy and Sarah Alvestad. He grew up in and around Jewell, Iowa where he attended public schools.
He graduated from Jewell High School in 1951 and married Gretchen Kokemiller Alvestad of Story City, Iowa on August 16, 1953. They moved to Denver, CO where he was stationed in the Air Force. After moving to Des Moines, Wayne was successful in real estate and often told wonderful stories of the good people he worked with and his wonderful clients. W. Edward loved people. He was generous and kind to all who knew him. He was a man that knew God and shared Him with all his friends, family and those he helped through the years. He was always helping someone. He had a ready joke to cheer you up and when he wanted you to turn the page, he wrote "tumble" at the bottom of his letters. He will be missed.
Wayne loved his family. They have one son, Rev. Jeffery W. Alvestad who is married to Candace. They live in Omaha, Nebraska where he serves as the Sr. Pastor of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church. Wayne has one brother, Dale who lives near Springfield, MO; and two sisters, Doris Twedt of Ellsworth, and Betty Felt of Waukee.
Wayne was at one time very active member of Zion Lutheran Church where along with his late wife Gretchen, were involved in refugee resettlement, prison ministry, and Cursillo.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, his son and wife suggest memorials to the Healing Gift Free Clinic, of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, 2650 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68131.
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Jolene Bristol
April 5, 2017
I am the daughter of Wayne's cousin, Marilyn Anderson Kinney. I did not know Wayne but I do remember my mother speaking very fondly of her cousin Wayne. I am very sorry for your loss Jolene Kinney Bristol
March 11, 2016
I was sorry to hear Wayne had passed. His wife, Gretchen, was a Kokemiller. She was my dad's first cousin. Wonderful, kind people! Now they are both missed.
Christine Purdum
March 10, 2016
Jeff and Candace,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you be blessed with wonderful memories of him. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
March 9, 2016
Dear Jeff and Candace, Elsa and I were very saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. Wayne and Gretchen will always have a special place in our families heart for ever. Your mom and dad were deeply loved and appreciated! I know the days ahead will be difficult, but the upside is- they are back together again. Take Care and God Bless you both, Robert and Elsa Connor
Bill Brunia
March 9, 2016
Jeff, Candice and family - I am so sorry for your loss. Dad and I would see your Dad every once in a while when eating out, and our Dads would get together for coffee every once in a while. We just lost Dad a few weeks ago, so there is a great reunion going on in heaven. I am praying for you.
March 8, 2016
Jeff and Candice,
My prayers go out to you in this time of mourning. We all know your father is now in a better place.
Bless both of you.
Tim Florer
sande hafer
March 7, 2016
So very sorry to hear we have lost Wayne. I will miss his funny stories and uplifting view of life. He was a super nice person. I will miss him. Rest in peace, friend.
Peter & Shawn Abt
March 6, 2016
Remembering you and your family during this time of sadness.
Shella Smith
March 6, 2016
I hope it brings you great comfort that your dad is singing with the angels now Pastor Jeff. My deepest sympathies rest with you and Candace
Summer Gault
March 6, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you Pastor Jeff and Candace! You have been very special to me for a long time and my heart is with you.
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GLEN ERICKSON
March 6, 2016
A. M.
March 6, 2016
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
Paul Kramme
March 6, 2016
Dear Jeff and Candace,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss and extend our sincere sympathy to you at this time. Love and hugs to you both.
Jan and Paul
Bill and Evonne Williams
March 5, 2016
Jeff,
Evonne and I extend condolences to you on the loss of your father. Reading his obituary, it is obvious he was a wonderful man.
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