Alvin J. Mathew age 83 of Cecil, Wisconsin passed away on Dec. 15,2021. Alvin was born in Wolcott, Indiana on Jan. 17, 1938 to Clarence and Melina {Tourangeau} Mathew. After high school, Alvin served in the United States Army for two years before receiving his honorable discharge. He was united in marriage to Rita Denton on May 5, 1961, at Sacred Heart Church in Remington, Indiana.
Alvin was a dairy farmer for 24 years and later became an over the road truck driver for All States Trucking where he worked over 34 years before retiring. In his free time Alvin enjoyed Indy 500, NASCAR races, football, and tractor pulls. He loved to garden and drive his John Deere tractors. Alvin loved having a house filled with family. He loved to make his famous Pepper Rice Soup and playing cards and telling long winded stories.
Alvin is survived by his wife, Rita, their seven children: Darrell {Lori} Mathew, Elaine {Rick} Rusch, Randy {Nancy} Mathew, Valerie {Dan} Clausen, Diana {Dan] Boulanger, Cathleen Moesch, Donna {Dennis} Bergsbaken. twenty- one grandchildren: Brett {Erin Welcing} Mathew, Nicole Mathew, Ryan {Makayla Tomlins} Mathew, Breiley {Jason} Dordel, Taylor {Billy Tomchek} Rusch, Craig Rusch, Natalea {Beau} Court, Miranda Schulist, Michael {Carrie} Clausen, Matthew {Lystra} Clausen, Rachel {Samuel} Birtch, Jackson Boulanger, Travis Boulanger, Paige Boulanger, Megan Boulanger, Joshua Moesch, Kimberly Moesch, Brianna {Jordan} Rynish, Ashley {Ben} Pearce, Eric Bergsbaken and Kaden Bergsbaken. Ten great grandchildren: Arabella, Benaiah, Ivy, Ember, Elle, Nathanael, Elijah, Amira, Atlas, Milo and twins on the way. He is further survived by a sister Velma Nagel.
Alvin is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Lavern, Vincent, Vera and Evelyn.
Memorial Service will be held on May 28, 2022 at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Remington, Indiana at 11:00 AM (EDT).
