Alvin H. Bills, age 79, of Maria Stein, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Vancrest of St. Marys.

He was born January 26, 1940 in Maria Stein to the late Clem & Marie (Mueller) Bills. On May 25, 1963 at St. Henry Catholic Church he married Madonna (Brunswick) Bills, and she survives in Maria Stein.

Alvin is also survived by three daughters and their husbands: Sandra & Bill Franzer of St. Henry, Karen & Dale Stahl of Celina, Pam & Dale Schulze of Maria Stein, nine grandchildren, Holly & Jason Rethman, Chad Franzer & Julie Knapke, Mitchell Franzer, Katie Stahl & Mark Thobe, Kelly Stahl, Kayla Seitz, Megan Seitz, Dustin Seitz, and Dallas & Shelby Schulze, and two great grandsons. Surviving siblings and in-laws of Alvin are Dennis & Dorothy Bills, Edgar & Judy Bills, Roseann & Jim Keller, Marilyn Osterholt, Tom & Diana Bills, Lavern & Cathy Brunswick, Marlene & Vic Eyink, and Maurice & Marlene Brunswick.

Alvin was preceded in death by a son-in-law Ken Seitz, as well as siblings and in-laws: Rich Osterholt and Dan & Betty Bills.

He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, the Men's Sodality of St. Sebastian, and the Maria Stein Knights of St. John. Alvin was a lifelong farmer in Maria Stein, but he also worked for Bruns Building Supply, Mike Bruns Construction and retired from R & R Fabrications. Alvin was a veteran of the United States Army.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, St. Sebastian. Burial will follow in St. Sebastian Cemetery.

Friends may call on Monday, January 27, from 2:00 to 8:00 pm and on Tuesday, and from 9:00 to 9:45 am at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Sebastian Cemetery Maintenance Fund.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.