Alvina E. Fendel, 98, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.
She was born August 10, 1925, in Schnellville, to Joseph and Cornelia (Lueken) Loechte. Alvina married Urban Fendel on July 19, 1947 in Schnellville. He preceded her in death on June 18, 1987.
Alvina retired from General Electric. She was a member of St. Meinrad Catholic Church.
Alvina enjoyed dancing, playing cards and Bingo.
She is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Randy) Brahm of St. Meinrad; two granddaughters, Amy (Jordan) Lynam and Kelly (Jake) Guy; two great-grandkids, Kinsley and Grahm Guy; and a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Loechte of Huntingburg.
In addition to her husband, Urban, Alvina was preceded in death by brothers Lawrence, Bernard and Maurice Loechte, and sisters, Lucille and Lorina Hasenour and Frances Heeke.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 29 at 11 a.m. CST in St. Meinrad Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at St. Meinrad Church from 9 a.m. CST until the time of services. Condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
