Alvin Jahr Obituary (1916 - 2003) - Menomonie, Wisconsin

ALVIN E. JAHR Alvin E. Jahr, age 86, of Colfax, WI died Thursday, September 11, 2003 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. Alvin was born on November 2, 1916 in the Town of Sigel, Chippewa County, Wisconsin to Karl and Adelia (Reschke) Jahr. During W.W.II Alvin served in the U.S. Army/Air Force in the Pacific Theater from 1941 to 1945. He married Delores Guenther on Sept. 28, 1946 at St. Katherine's Lutheran Church at Beyer Settlement in the Town of Red Cedar. Alvin worked as a machinist for Presto Industries in Eau Claire, for Doboy in New Richmond and for Cliff Industries in Eau Claire, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, and an avid reader who especially enjoyed history. Alvin is survived by: His wife, Delores of Colfax 2 sons and 1 daughter John (Sally) Jahr of Colfax Linda (Dennis) Fogerty of Glenwood City Robert (Shirley) Jahr of Tacoma, WA 2 grandsons Matthew (Regina) Nicholas of Belle Plaine, MN Joshua (Becky) Nicholas of Clear Lake 2 great-granddaughters, Madilyn and Emma Nicholas Also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by four sisters, Irma, Laura, Minnie and Ella; and two brothers, Edwin and Carl. The family of Alvin would like to thank everyone at the Dunn County Health Care Center for their care and concern and also the Doctors and Staff at Luther Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 13, 2003 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Rev. Dave Whelan officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Colfax, with Military Honors by the Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. Friends and relatives may call at the church from 10:00 AM on Saturday until the time of the service. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is handling the arrangements.