Alvin O. Stockstad

Alvin O. Stockstad, age 88, passed away at home on Monday, September 13, 2010.   He was born in Stoughton on April 19, 1922, a son of J. Oscar and Ella (Jacobson) Stockstad.   Alvin graduated from Stoughton High School in 1940.   He was united in marriage to Verna L. Berg on August 19, 1942.   Alvin served his country in the Army in England France and Germany during WWII.   He worked for General Motors in Janesville for 30 years, retiring in 1979 to take care of his wife, following her stroke.   He was always doing something, and together with his father, Alvin built the house he lived in for 38 years. They built and sold tobacco axes and spears as well, and Alvin continued with this until just three years ago.   In later years, Alvin enjoyed traveling to Disney World, Branson, Nashville and St. Louis with the Lacy family, riding a roller coaster at age 72.   He enjoyed sports, following the Packers, Brewers, Badgers, and Stoughton High School sports.   He became a member of the S' Club in 1976. He is survived by his daughter, Darlene; sister-in-law, Geraldine (Marvin) Berg of Mineral Point; 7 nieces and nephews, and their families; and three first cousins.   He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Verna in 1982; brothers-in-law, Alvin Berg, Marvin Berg and Stanley Roneid; sisters-in-law Anna (Berg) Roneid, Nora ( Alvin) Berg and Vera ( Alvin) Berg; and a cousin, Donald Stockstad. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at noon at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St. Stoughton, with the Rev. Richard Halom officiating.   Following a luncheon at church, burial will take place at East Koshkonong Cemetery in Cambridge.   The family will greet friends at church on Thursday from 10:30 am until the time of service.   Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to First Lutheran Church.   Special thanks to HospiceCare, especially to Jeri and Angie.