Alvin E. Pettig, 89, Warrenton, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at Warrenton Manor surrounded by his loving family.
Alvin was born April 6, 1930, in Warrenton, to George and Edna Pettig nee Franklin.
Alvin is survived by his beloved wife Anna Mae (Swoboda) Pettig of 62 years. They were married on February 23, 1957, at Rolla, MO.
Alvin is also survived by a daughter Sharon Charlton, a son Gary Pettig and wife Nancy, all of Warrenton, and a daughter Diann Straatmann and Dale Straatmann, of Beaufort; four grandchildren Joe Straatmann and wife Sarah, of St. Clair, Casey Lafferty and husband Alex, of Warrenton, Brad Pettig, of Warrenton, and Jenna Straatmann, of Beaufort; three great-grandchildren Matt and Barrett Straatmann and Ivary Lafferty; sister-in-law Elda Pettig, of Hermann; nieces, nephews, and other dear loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Imajewell Hackel and husband Vernon; twin brother Erlloyd Pettig; and his daughter Cheryl Lynn.
Alvin worked for the Binkley Company in Warrenton for 46 years, and was a 60 year member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. He was a die-hard Chevy fan, enjoyed collecting and working on vintage trucks in his spare time. Alvin was also an avid dancer of polkas and waltzes. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation for Mr. Pettig will be held Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at Pitman Funeral Home, 904 S. Highway 47, Warrenton, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Funeral Services, with Pastor Kendall Bopp officiating, will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, also at the funeral home, at 11 a.m.
Interment to follow at Lippstadt Cemetery, Warrenton.
Luncheon to follow at Warrenton Christian Church.
Memorials can be made to Lippstadt Cemetery in care of Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 126 Warrenton, Mo. 63383.
The family is being served by Pitman Funeral Home, Warrenton.
