Alvin J. Svestka

Alvin Joseph Svestka, age 71, of Garnavillo, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Alvin was born the son of William and Philomena (Pecota) Svestka, on May 16, 1941, in Cresco, Iowa. Alvin graduated from the Rudolphinum High School with the class of 1959 and owned and operated the Svestka Trucking Company for over 40 years. Alvin married Carol Panos on June 12, 1962. They were later divorced. On January 23, 1988, he was united in marriage with Marilyn "Mitz" Rodenberg at St Peters Lutheran Church in Garnavillo. He was an avid Dallas Cowboy, and pro-wrestling fan and enjoyed attending his grandchildrens sporting events. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marilyn "Mitz"; three daughters, Wendy (Mark) Meirick of Protivin, Kelly (Kurtis) Johnson of Decorah, and Susan (Justin) Elsbernd of Runnells; one step-daughter-Lori Creery of West Union; one son, Galen (Tracy) Svestka of Johnston; nine grandchildren, Lee Meirick, Quinn Meirick, Riley Meirick, Brett Johnson, Marshall Johnson, Gannon Svestka, Colby Svestka, Olivia Elsbernd and Lauren Elsbernd; two step-grandchildren, Nick Creery and Libby Creery; two aunts; one sister-in-law, Beverly Svestka; mother-in-law, Ilo Rodenberg; two sister-in-laws, Karilyn McArthur and Janet (Steve) Christianson; three brother-in-laws, Bill (Bev) Rodenberg, Bob (Vickie) Rodenberg, and Brian (Vicki) Rodenberg; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Roger. Condolences may be left at www.tueckeallyn.comMemorial Service: 1:30 PM Friday January 25, 2013 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Garnavillo, IowaVisitation: 4 - 7 PM Thursday January 24, 2013 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo, Iowa Service Information A service summary is not available