Alvin Alton Lautenschlager
January 22, 1935 — March 9, 2023
Alvin A. Lautenschlager, age 88, of Lake Worth, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family March 9th, 2023.
Born January 22, 1935 in Neenah, Wisconsin to Alvin & Laura Lautenschlager.
Al served in the United States Army and was stationed in Poitiers, France. After being discharged from the service, he returned to Boynton Beach, Florida. He was devoted to his lifelong sweetheart Sandra, who he married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Delray Beach, FL on May 4, 1957. He was most proud of the family they created together and was so committed to give his three boys the childhood he imagined that in the evenings after work, he built a home with a bedroom for each boy on 10th Ave.
Caring for his grandchildren in his early retirement gave him great joy & cherished memories. He taught his grandchildren important skills such as fishing, golfing, cheering for the Packers, shooting pool, and playing cards. He also loved spending time with his sons as they were older, watching football, sharing stories & drinking beers together on the back patio while feeding the squirrels. He was also a wonderful great grandfather who was endlessly impressed with how quickly the youngest boys in the family were growing up.
Al worked for Bell South Telephone Co for many years and still maintained relationships with many telephone buddies. He spent his life working to help his community. As early members of Trinity Lutheran Church, he helped build the current sanctuary and fellowship hall and was an active part of the church choir and other committees. He was also involved in the Civitan Club of Boynton Beach, as well as Jubileers, and supported Sandra's work with the Boynton Women's Club. Once he retired, he enjoyed contributing his time and effort to committees in his neighborhood of Winston Trails when he wasn't traveling and participating in the RV Club - Florida Sun Gators, which he & Sandra enjoyed thoroughly for many years.
Al is survived by his loving wife, Sandra (Sullivan), of 65 years; his sons, Keith Alvin (Diane), Bruce Allen (Taryn); daughter-in-law, Tracy Lautenschlager; grandchildren, Elyse Salem (Samir), Kyle Lautenschlager (Rebecca), Anna McIntosh (Andrew), Amy Lopez (Jordan), and Reid Lautenschlager; great grandsons, Beau and Dean Salem; brother John Lautenschlager (Judy); sister Betty Fitch; sister-in-law Betty Sullivan; along with many nieces and nephews and extended families.
He is predeceased by his son, Mark Russell; granddaughter, Alexandra; parents, Alvin and Laura; brother, Burton; sisters, Carol and Sally; in-laws, Russell and Eleanor Sullivan and brother-in-law, Steve Sullivan.
Memorial services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Delray Beach, Florida on April 4th at 11:00am followed by graveside service at South Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Lutheran’s School Program.
Born January 22, 1935 in Neenah, Wisconsin to Alvin & Laura Lautenschlager.
Al served in the United States Army and was stationed in Poitiers, France. After being discharged from the service, he returned to Boynton Beach, Florida. He was devoted to his lifelong sweetheart Sandra, who he married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Delray Beach, FL on May 4, 1957. He was most proud of the family they created together and was so committed to give his three boys the childhood he imagined that in the evenings after work, he built a home with a bedroom for each boy on 10th Ave.
Caring for his grandchildren in his early retirement gave him great joy & cherished memories. He taught his grandchildren important skills such as fishing, golfing, cheering for the Packers, shooting pool, and playing cards. He also loved spending time with his sons as they were older, watching football, sharing stories & drinking beers together on the back patio while feeding the squirrels. He was also a wonderful great grandfather who was endlessly impressed with how quickly the youngest boys in the family were growing up.
Al worked for Bell South Telephone Co for many years and still maintained relationships with many telephone buddies. He spent his life working to help his community. As early members of Trinity Lutheran Church, he helped build the current sanctuary and fellowship hall and was an active part of the church choir and other committees. He was also involved in the Civitan Club of Boynton Beach, as well as Jubileers, and supported Sandra's work with the Boynton Women's Club. Once he retired, he enjoyed contributing his time and effort to committees in his neighborhood of Winston Trails when he wasn't traveling and participating in the RV Club - Florida Sun Gators, which he & Sandra enjoyed thoroughly for many years.
Al is survived by his loving wife, Sandra (Sullivan), of 65 years; his sons, Keith Alvin (Diane), Bruce Allen (Taryn); daughter-in-law, Tracy Lautenschlager; grandchildren, Elyse Salem (Samir), Kyle Lautenschlager (Rebecca), Anna McIntosh (Andrew), Amy Lopez (Jordan), and Reid Lautenschlager; great grandsons, Beau and Dean Salem; brother John Lautenschlager (Judy); sister Betty Fitch; sister-in-law Betty Sullivan; along with many nieces and nephews and extended families.
He is predeceased by his son, Mark Russell; granddaughter, Alexandra; parents, Alvin and Laura; brother, Burton; sisters, Carol and Sally; in-laws, Russell and Eleanor Sullivan and brother-in-law, Steve Sullivan.
Memorial services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Delray Beach, Florida on April 4th at 11:00am followed by graveside service at South Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Lutheran’s School Program.
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