Alvin E. Boxdorfer

Alvin E. Boxdorfer, 92, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, November 18, 1931, in Perryville, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at in Belleville, IL.

Alvin worked at Scott Air Force Base and then later at the Defense Mapping Agency in St. Louis, MO. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church Belleville, IL and a proud United States Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean War. Alvin enjoyed the outdoors; fishing hunting and camping. He was among the best pistol target shooters in the midwest. Alvin was the 1980 Illinois State Silhouette Champion. He enjoyed baseball, bowling, and playing pinochle. Alvin enjoyed seeing his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren following their passions.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents:
  • Leonard G. and Wilhilmine “Winnie”, nee Deimund, Boxdorfer
• Brothers:
  • Hubert Boxdorfer
  • Marvin Boxdorfer
  • Richard Boxdorfer
  • Ervin Boxdorfer
  • Danny Boxdorfer
  • Milford Boxdorfer
• Sister:
  • Judy Holmes

Surviving are his:

• Wife of 70 years:
  • Mary, nee Stackle, Boxdorfer of Belleville, IL
• Son:
  • Bruce (Kathy) Boxdorfer
• Daughter:
  • Glenda (Christopher) Martiszus of Rockledge, FL
• Brothers:
  • Thomas (Reva) Boxdorfer of Bethalto, IL
  • Oliver (Lynn) Boxdorfer of Steelville, IL
• Sister:
  • Clara Hall of Nashville, IL
• Sisters-in-law:
  • Patty Boxdorfer of Lake St. Louis, MO
  • Ruth Boxdorfer of Bethalto, IL
  • Jeannie Boxdorfer of Jackson, MO
• Brother-in-law:
  • Wally Holmes of Addieville, IL
• Grandchildren:
  • Kelly (Michael) Prince
  • Lauren (Craig) Norrenberns
  • Nathan (Chelsea) Boxdorfer
  • Jonathon (Kim) Martiszus
• Great grandchildren:
• Linden Prince
• Lainey Prince
• Dawson Prince
• Wade Norrenberns
• Dean Norrenberns
• Naomi Boxdorfer
• Tessa Norrenberns

Memorials: Memorials may be made in the name of Dean to Muscular Dystrophy, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Visitation: Visitation from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Brian Robison officiating.