Alvin "Junior" W. Fehlings

Alvin "Junior" W. Fehlings, 97, of Hermann, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Frene Valley of Hermann Stonebridge.

Alvin was born in Morrison, Missouri on March 8, 1923, the son of the late Alvin & Olga (Witthaus) Fehlings.

He was the husband of Grace (Oberg) Fehlings.  They were united in marriage on June 28, 1947, in Hermann, Missouri. 

Alvin proudly served his country in the United States Army, during WWII.  He was a member of St. George Church, Hermann, and the V.F.W. Post 4182 in Hermann.

Alvin worked as a machinist for Zero Manufacturing for 25 years.  After his retirement he spent most of his time maintaining his properties.  He enjoyed fishing on the Missouri River with his friend, Clyde Gotcher, and deer hunting with his buddies, Paul Noelke and Mike Purdy.  He loved to water ski and ride his Honda Gold Wing and his four wheeler.  His greatest passion and his pride and joy was his John Deere Tractor.

Alvin is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Grace Fehlings, of Hermann; by a daughter, Lavonne Marino & husband Joe, of Huntley, Illinois; and two grandsons, Anthony and Nicholas.
 
He is preceded in death by his parents, by a brother, Ralph Fehlings, and three sisters, Leona Bucker, Jackie LaBoube, and Beatrice Fehlings.

A memorial visitation and service will be held at a later date.  Memorial donation may be given to St. George Church or Hermann V.F.W.  C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.