Alvin R. Pilgrim

Alvin R. Pilgrim 89, Edgar, died Weds. May 14, 2008 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 14, 1919, in the town of Wein, son of the late Gustave and Mary (Flegel) Pilgrim. On June 3, 1944, he married Esther A. Draeger at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. She survives. Alvin was a dairy farmer and had been employed at Marathon Electric prior to his retirement in 1982.Among his favorite things to do were playing cards, woodworking, birdwatching and above all, driving his Cub Cadet tractor. He was a past member of the Finance Committee and served as an usher at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. Special to Alvin was the time spent playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as visiting with friends and family. Survivors include his wife, Esther A. (Draeger) Pilgrim, Edgar, three children, Carol Stevenson, Edgar, Marvin (Mary Jane) Pilgrim and Eugene (Janice) Pilgrim, all of Marathon, 5 grandchildren, Rebecca (Mike) Tylinski, Katrina (Dean) Thurs, Ryan (Melissa) Pilgrim, Carrie (Evan) Haehlke, Nicole (Jeffrey) Schneider, 5 great grandchildren, Sofia Tylinski, Madisyn & Aliyah Pilgrim, Hunter & Alyvia Haehlke and three great grandchildren soon to arrive, siblings, Mildred Knutson, Mabel Punke, Elroy (Elaine) Pilgrim, all of Edgar, Glenn (Louise) Pilgrim, Pillager, Minn., William (Adeline) Pilgrim, Edgar, a brother and sister-in-law, Wilmer (Mildred) Tuscher, Osocee, Fla., other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, John Pilgrim and three sisters, Selma Hamann, Viola Baumann and Elaine Beattie. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday May 17, 2008 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Stewart Avenue, Wausau. Rev. Gary Schultz will officiate. Burial will be in the Edgar Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar and again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Rengel and his staff for the wonderful care given to Alvin as well as the entire Comfort Care and Hospice Services team. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com