Alvin Joseph Schrandt passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 in his home at the age of 91, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 11, 1929 to William and Catherine (Adam) Schrandt in Plainville, Kansas. He was united in marriage to Betty (Camerer) Schrandt on May 5, 1956 at the Sacred Heart Church in Plainville. They were blessed with a daughter, Regina and later fostered ten other children.
Alvin spent his life in the Plainville area. Following the 8th grade he went to work on the family farm and didn’t stop until his health no longer allowed him to put in the long hours and strenuous labors the fields and livestock required. He was awarded in the early 2000’s the Century Farm Award. He worked hard and enjoyed the company of his family to assist in the jobs on the farm. Alvin never missed an opportunity for his grandkids, or any kids for that matter, to help him tend to the fields or livestock. He was a father figure to not only his child and the kids he and Betty fostered, but even to his nieces, nephews, grandkids, and people outside of the family. Alvin was proud to be involved in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a part of the Farm Bureau.
It has been said, “Kindness is like a seed that when cultivated will continue to grow and grow.” Alvin was a kind and loving man who lived to serve his family, friends, and neighbors. He not only tended the farm ground that made a living for his family, but he tended the hearts and souls of all knew him and made a life that will continue to grow for eternity.
Alvin is survived by his daughter, Regina (Dave) Riley of Plainville; sisters, Grace McManus of Lincoln, NE, Edna Stone of Phoenix, AZ, Marcella McFadden of CA and Willie Reeves of Plainville, KS; nine-grandchildren, K.C. Kraushaar, Nicole Wise, Lacy Kraushaar, Amanda Fry, Joseph Kraushaar, Rochelle Fredrick, Matthew Riley, Michael Riley, and Mark Riley; two foster children, Bryan (Machelle) Varney of IA and Linda (Doyle) Adams of MO; twenty great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Catherine Schrandt; wife, Betty Schrandt; siblings, Edwin Schrandt and Lucille Leikam; a grandchild, Rebecca Riley and two great-grandchildren, Phoenix Wise and Cecilia Graf.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville at 10:30 AM. Visitation will be held on Wednesday 1:00 PM until 4:30 PM at the funeral home and then will be moved to the Church from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Vigil Service and Rosary at 7:00 PM.
Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Sacred Heart Catholic School and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663.