Alvin D. Schluter, 76 of Urbana, died at 4:13 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2025, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gifford with Pastor Gary Maxwell officiating.  Burial will follow in Kopmann Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Royal American Legion Post 996.  Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is assisting the family with arrangements.

Visitation will be two hours before the funeral service on Monday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the church.

Alvin was born January 19, 1949, in Urbana the son of Mike and Elfrieda Hesterberg Schluter.  He married Evelyn VanGeison August 12, 1989, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gifford.  She survives.

Along with his wife, Evelyn, he is survived by their children Candace (Ricky) Robb, Beth Schluter, Justin (Ashleigh) Schluter, all of Oklahoma City, Gayla (Don) Matejowsky of Champaign, Dayna Taylor of Lexington, Kentucky, Annette Flood of Urbana; 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, a sister, Evelyn (Larry) Miller of St. Joseph and a twin brother, Marvin Schluter of Gifford.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Jason Schluter, brother, Lawrence Schluter and a sister, Marie Hoveln.

Alvin graduated from Rantoul Twp. High School.  He served in the United States Air Force 1968-1974.  He was a heavy equipment operator for the IUOE Local 841 and a truck driver.

He was a life-long member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gifford, served on the church council and the youth organization.  He was also a member of the Gifford Lions Club.  Alvin enjoyed boating and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.  He loved to work but his greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids and family.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gifford or Kopmann Cemetery.  Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.