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ALVIN WILLIAM KUDRNA

1939 - 2025

ALVIN WILLIAM KUDRNA obituary, 1939-2025, Janesville, WI

BORN

1939

DIED

2025

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Janesville, Wisconsin

ALVIN KUDRNA Obituary

Janesville, WI - Alvin William Kudrna, age 86, passed away at Mercy Hospital surrounded by family on June 23, 2025. He was born in Dickinson, ND on February 20, 1939, the son of William and Eleanor (Barta) Kudrna. Alvin faithfully served in the United Stated Army National Guard until 1965, attaining the rank of Specialist Fifth Class. He married the love of his life, Edith Mae Binstock in South Heart, ND on September 1, 1962 and they were blessed with 63 years of marital bliss.

He lived in Janesville, WI and worked at General Motors until his retirement in 2000. Alvin was a member of the UAW Local 95 and St. John Vianney Catholic Church. He will be especially remembered for his love of family, supportive and gentle nature. Alvin loved to be outdoors, hunting, fishing, riding 4x4s and golfing. Edith and Alvin enjoyed cruising and traveled to many tropical destinations. They wintered in Mesa, AZ for 20 years. His favorite family and friends time was card games accompanied with a cold beer. He was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and will be greatly missed.

Alvin is survived by his loving wife, Edith; son, Thomas (Heidi) Kudrna; grandchildren: Craig (Alyssa) Kudrna, Madison (Adam) Pouliot and Carrington Kudrna; great grandchildren: Landon, Beckham and Sullivan; siblings: Sandra (John) Rogers, Bill (Sabra Hoag) Kudrna, Robbie (Trina) Kudrna, Gladys Kudrna; siblings-in-law: James (Julie) Binstock, Francis (Gloria) Binstock, Karen (Bob) Kostelecky, Patti (Bruce) Gelman, Charlotte (Ken) Ridl and Alice Binstock and numerous other extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Raymond and Leonard Kudrna and siblings-in-law, Edward and Ernest Binstock.

A rosary services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025 at SCHNEIDER FUNERAL DIRECTORS with a visitation at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery. SCHNEIDER FUNERAL DIRECTORS is assisting the family. For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com

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Published by The Gazette from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2025.

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