Alvin W. Christ, 96, of Gresham, passed away July 21, 2014, in Shawano. He was born in Gresham on Sept. 26, 1917, to the late Arthur and Anna (Stuebs) Christ.
In April of 1942, Alvin enlisted in the Army, where he served in Normandy, northern France and Central Europe, and was trained in bomb disposal. On Oct. 20, 1948, Alvin was united in marriage to Jeannette Hildebrandt. They made their life together in Gresham, where he worked at Gresham Utilities for over 50 years. Alvin was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Gresham and the Gresham American Legion Post 390.
Alvin is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Pat) Gallenberger, of Appleton; his son, Bruce (Nicole) Christ, of Gresham; his grandchild, Patrick M. (Sara) Christ; his great-grandchildren, Anthony, Ciarra and Nathanial; his sister, Gladys Christ, of Apalachin, New York.
Alvin is preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette, on May 4, 2014, his parents; his brothers, Art Jr., Harvey and Kenneth; and his sisters, Lorraine, Irene and Vi.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 25, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Gresham with the Rev. John C. Eyer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military rites conducted by Gresham American Legion Post 390. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Thursday, July 24, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. and again Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.