Alvin J. Wallman

Alvin J. Wallman, 89, of Beatrice, NE, passed away Friday, October 5th, 2012 at Homestead House in Beatrice, NE. He was born near Filley, NE on December 28, 1922 to John and Sophia (Parde) Wallman. Alvin was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. His life was profoundly shaped by his faith and family growing up during the Great Depression. Following graduation from Filley High School in 1942, Alvin worked on the family farm and as a farm laborer for neighbors. In 1948 Alvin married the love of his life, Ileen Holsing, after which the new couple moved to Beatrice. Alvin then began a 40 year career with the Beatrice Board of Public Works as an Electric Serviceman retiring in 1987. He was also an entrepreneur running Wallman Tree Service, purchasing and restoring properties, and managing several rental properties. Following his retirement, Alvin dedicated his time to management and conservation of the family farm. He was a dedicated member of St. John Lutheran Church serving in numerous capacities though the years. Alvin loved life and enjoyed numerous hobbies including gardening, woodworking, hunting, and fishing. His greatest pleasure was the time spent working, playing, eating, and worshiping with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Ileen Wallman of Beatrice, daughter Janice Gengenbach and husband Dennis of Smithfield, NE., son Dale Wallman and wife JoAnn of Roca, daughter Donna Wallman of Beatrice, son Robert Wallman of Beatrice, and son Ronald Wallman and wife Annette of Seward. Grandchildren include Nate Gengenbach and wife Nikki, Darcy Schlothauer, Chris Wallman and friend Heidi Hoglund, Mitch Wallman and wife Jennifer, Anne Wallman and friend Dan Bigbee, and Lindsey Wallman and finance Evan Kock. Great-grandchildren are Micah, Hannah, Macy, Max, Clare, and Jonathan. Also survived by sister-in-law Janet Wallman, brother-in-law Ervin Holsing, sister-in-law Beverly Holsing, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Emil Wallman and wife Margaret, brother Pete Wallman and wife Carrie, brother Bernard Wallman, parents-in-laws Henry and Sophia Holsing, sister-in-law Elda Bergmeier and husband Richard, brother-in-law Melvin Holsing, and sisters-in-law Verna Holsing and Marie Holsing.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Beatrice with Reverend Dr. Delmar Wiemers officiating. Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, R. Pickrell. The body will lie in state Sunday from 12-6:00, Monday from 9-9:00 with the family greeting friends from 6-8:00 at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice, and at the church one hour preceding the service on Tuesday. A family prayer service will be held at 10:45 A.M. Tuesday at the church. A memorial has been established to the family's choice with Vic and Alvera Bade in charge. Sign Alvin's guest book at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.