Alvina Reister Obituary
Alvina was born May 5, 1912, in Parmalee to Fredericka Mohl and Daniel Heinert. She attended elementary school through the eighth grade in Parmalee.
On March 6, 1932, Alvina married Henry Reister in Norris and they lived on farms or ranches around the Parmalee and Colome, areas. While living near Parmalee, Alvina and Henry got together with friends and family and sang duets or as a group around the piano, which was played by Henry's sister, Annette. In 1955 Alvina and Henry moved to Hot Springs. Here Alvina cleaned homes and worked at the Hot Springs Schools as a cook for 14 years.
Alvina was a member of the Bethesda Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) and was an active member of the Hot Springs Senior Center. Alvina reached out in love and care to her family and friends. She lived by her strong Christian virtues and touched many with her personality and beautiful smile.
Alvina is survived by two daughters, Alice Hullinhen, Phoenix, Ariz., and Elizabeth (Kenneth) Lorang, Hot Springs; two sons, Robert (Janet) Reister, Casper, Wyo., and Paul (Sharon) Mohl, Box Elder; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 26 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; her parents; 10 siblings; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Hot Springs, with the Rev. Jake Jacobsen officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview cemetery near Oral.
Memorials in Alvina's name may be sent to the Bethesda Lutheran School or the Hot Springs Senior Citizens Center, both in Hot Springs.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley's Chapels of the Hills in Hot Springs.
Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
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Vern G. Hagedorn
February 1, 2025
What a kind lady in our church who always had a big smile om her face regardless of the situation or the weather. I hoped that when I got old, I could be the same. At 81, I can say that I am still living up to her "joy in her heart" and I hope I can to my final day! Bless you Alvina and I hope to meet you again some day.
Carl & Pauline Wendt
February 11, 2011
she was such a sweet lady and every one grandma too, always will remember her
she and Henry was great friends with my mom and dad Fred and Ann Homan and they had so much fun
Sorry we couldnt be there today with you but you are in our prayers
Carl and Pauline Wendt
Connie Peterson
February 10, 2011
Alvina was our friend, but we always called her Grandma. She has a kind heart and a warm smile, she's touched many people's hearts and made everyone feel like they were a part of her family.
Kathy Gabrielson
February 10, 2011
Grandma was the light of our family and also one heck of a pool player! We will miss your
cheerie letters, bright smile and tender care. Bless you Gram, and our sympathy goes out to all the rest of the family. Greg, Kat & Justin Gabrielson, Gwen Hool & Darrell John Poisson Jr., Rob Reister & Theresa Hendricks
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Vern Hagedorn
February 9, 2011
I have known Alvina for close to 30 years. She did always have a smile and greeted you with a warm word. When I would usher during the summer, she always had a straw hat, black I believe, with cheerful artificial flowers. She will be greatly missed but I will some day see her face to face in God's glorious purifying light. What a wonderful day that will be.
February 8, 2011
I was blessed to have known Alvina. My heart is filled with grief yet I rejoice because she is home with her heavenly Father and reunited with all the loved ones who have gone before her. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Liz and Ken and all of the family. Carol Hagedorn, Rapid City, SD
Diane Rahn
February 7, 2011
My Grandma: Always the shining star to me and all our families with that cute smile and a kind word for everyone. She always new that a person can plan his own course, but the Lord determines their steps. She naught only taught us, but we also learned by her example. Love her and will miss her but will shine in all of us as she is with her Savior now.
Granddaughter Diane Rahn
Bernice Weber
February 7, 2011
it has been many years that i have seen her but will remember the good times my parents Fred and Anna Homan had with them , I am sister to Pauline Wendt
She was a very neat and loving person and will be missed by many of you all . Bernice Weber, Whitewood SD
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