Alvin Dale Sigafus, 98, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, departed this life to be a part of the Heavenly Family on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, just in time to celebrate his first Easter sunrise service with his Lord.  He was born September 21, 1924 at home on the farm of his parents, Ed and Nellie (Metcalf) Sigafus.  He attended the country school at Rush, graduated from Warren High School, received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Michigan State University and the Master of Divinity Degree from the Presbyterian Theological Seminary of the University of Dubuque.

He married the love of his life, Phyllis Coad, on September 29, 1945.  During their 70 years of marriage they were a wonderful example of a Christian couple.   He began his ministry serving the Rosedale and Pardeeville Presbyterian Churches in Wisconsin starting in June of 1951.  His next pastorate was at Villisca, Iowa in 1955.  From there the family moved to Effingham, Illinois in 1964, where he was called to help build a new church.  Starting in January of 1970, he served his longest pastorate of 17 years, at Harrison, Ohio.  In 1987,  he accepted the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church in Savanna, Illinois and retired on July 1, 1991 on the 40th anniversary of his entering the ministry.  Following his retirement from the ministry, he and Phyllis volunteered with the Northwest Hospice of Jo Daviess County, sang and traveled with a group called the JOY (Just Older Youth) Singers throughout the Southeast in singing tours, and started the Good News Club which ministers to the area's youth. They moved to Phyllis's childhood home and Alvin turned the property to a showplace for the area by using his love of nature and gardening to produce gorgeous flowers and amazing vegetables that he shared with their friends, neighbors and church family.  They remodeled the home, which was hard work, but made it their "heaven on earth" that they enjoyed throughout their years. His love of music showed throughout his lifetime, including singing duets with his beloved wife.

Alvin is survived by his four children: Lydia Hurst of Apple River, IL, David Sigafus of Kenosha, WI, Ann Schmid of Nashua, NH, and Becca Sigafus of Muncie, IN; two children-of-the-heart Ray Roberts and Denise Baker; grandchildren Rachel Fogg, Claire Kohlmann, and Joel Schmid; and great-grandchildren Nathan and Jacob Fogg, Caroline and Andrew Kohlmann, along with his twin brother Allen Sigafus, and his many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his dear wife, parents, sister Ruth (Orville) Hess, and brothers Bob (Viola) and Roy (Helena) Sigafus and sisters-in-law Kay Sigafus and Loretta Sigafus.

Cremation Rites have been accorded.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the Apple Canyon Lake House in Apple River, IL with a visitation to be held from 11:00a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

At 12:00 p.m there will be a service held with a luncheon immediately to follow.

A private family graveside service will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, IL.

In honor of Alvin please consider donating to The Salvation Army, Samaritan's Purse, or any program that supports the spreading of God's word through charity or mission work (such as distribution of Bibles, etc.)