Alvin J. Niederwimmer

Alvin John Henry Niederwimmer, 94, of Sedalia, died Monday, January 27, 2025.

He was born June 1, 1930, in Russellville, MO, one of three children of the late Martin and Margaret (Strobel) Niederwimmer.

Alvin was raised on a farm in Russellville, MO and was a 1948 Graduate of Russellville High School.

On January 27, 1956, he married Dorothy Mae Wills, of Sedalia, MO, who preceded him in death October 22, 2017.

In 1963, Alvin and Dorothy built a house in Sedalia where they lived for over 60 years. Alvin was a Master Carpenter in the Sedalia area until he retired in 1992. When Alvin retired, he turned to his passion and became a mechanic, he worked on numerous lawnmowers and other items over the years. He especially had a fondness for John Deere lawnmowers. As Dorothy noted, Alvin was a carpenter by trade and a mechanic by choice. Alvin was a patient teacher, always willing to pass his knowledge to others. Alvin was a Good Samaritan, always wanting to help others in need and never asking for anything in return.

Alvin is survived by three sons, John Niederwimmer and his wife Sharyl, of Springfield, MO; Mark Niederwimmer and his wife Diana, of Sedalia MO; Kevin Niederwimmer and his wife Sandy, of Rhode Island; two grandchildren, Ryan Niederwimmer of Sedalia, MO; Kirsten (Niederwimmer) Rodeghero of Waterman, IL and four great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Carl Niederwimmer and his sister Lydia Winkler.

Funeral service will begin at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Heckart Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Freeman officiating.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be John Niederwimmer, Mark Niederwimmer, Ryan Niederwimmer, Marty Holdeman, Mark McDonald and Alan Winkler.

Burial will be in Highland Sacred Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Good Samaritan Care Center, in care of Heckart Funeral Home.