Alvin R. Fankhauser, 101, of Piqua, passed away peacefully at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, in his home.

He was born Nov. 3, 1918, in Akron to the late Alvin G. and Eunice (Staib) Fankhauser.

He married Jean E. Icenhour July 2, 1946, in Martins Ferry and she preceded him in death Nov. 3, 1979. He then married LaVella Massie in St. Clairsville; she preceded him in death in 1996.

Survivors include two daughters, Holly (Brian) Fankhauser Kendall, of Piqua, Suzanne (Fred) Drapp, of Villa Hills, Kentucky; one stepson, Jerry (Nancy) Massie, of Powhatan Point; five grandchildren, Crystal Engle, David (Jenny) Engle, Bradley (Ashley) Drapp, and Katherine (Andy) Wenstrup, Brian (Lauren) Drapp; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Fankhauser was a graduate of Clarington High School and Elliot Business School. He served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1944 to 1946. He was a past member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Powhatan Point as well as the American Legion Post #228. He worked for nearly 40 years as an accountant for the Ohio Department of Taxation from which he retired. Alvin was a simple man who lived a quiet life; he loved his family, enjoyed working word puzzles, stayed informed with politics and enjoyed watching television and reading.

A graveside service to honor his life was held Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery where full military honors were provided by the Combined Honor Guard. Funeral arrangements are being provided to the family through the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association, Central & Southern Ohio Chapter, 1170 Old Henderson Rd. Ste. 221, Columbus, OH 43220.

Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.