Alvin G. Babbert

BABBERT Alvin G. Babbert, 76, of Columbus, died Saturday, July 16, 2011, after a battle with cancer. He was born June 9, 1935 in Columbus and was a middle child of ten. Al served in the U.S. Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic in the 330th Bomb Squadron, Castle, AFB, California. He worked as a plumber and retired from E.C. Babbert, Inc. Al enjoyed spending time with his family; sitting on his patio watching his birds and tinkering around the house. He was a strong, quiet, loving, caring man who would help anyone. Preceded in death by his parents Henry and Lucille Babbert. Al will be missed by his loving wife of almost 51 years, Barbara; son, Shane; siblings, Jean England, Joann Rhinehart, Robert H. (Pauline) Babbert, Wayne (Lois) Babbert, Bonnie (George) Bragg, Ronald K. Babbert, Marilyn Herd, Harold Babbert, and Richard Babbert; brother-in-law, Robert E. (Toni) Taylor; sister-in-law, Kimberly Kaye Taylor; many cousins, nieces and nephews, including Meghan, Robby, and Lucky; and long time friend, Allan Bartholic. Family will receive friends Tuesday, from 6-8 p.m. and again Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, where the funeral service will be held Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 10 a.m. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. To offer condolences to Al's family, visit www.schoedinger.com.