Alvin Paul Niedbalski Sr
Alvin sadly left this world and was joyfully welcomed into the next on November 2, 2023 at the age of 87. The oldest born to Joseph and Regina (Ryterski) Niedbalski on December 11, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion Niedbalski (brother), Lisa (Al Jr.) Niedbalski (daughter-in-law) and his beloved wife of 63 years, Ruth (Engle) Niedbalski.
A most loving and loyal patriarch whose kindness and strength lives on through his children Alvin Niedbalski Jr., Kenn (Cindy) Niedbalski and Susan (Ronnie) Garner. Loving Grandpa (Pawp) to Jeremy (Casie) Garner, Katen, Emily and Carter Niedbalski. Dear Grandpa to Becky Roberson and Jessica Warren. Papa Al (Big Papa) to Taylen Garner and Ava Niedbalski. Dear brother to Richard (Sylvia) Niedbalski, Marvin (Janet) Niedbalski, Geraldine Lauterio, Arlene Miller and Elaine (Steven) Vollmer. A loving uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Al was a proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps and a retired fireman of the St. Louis City Fire Department.
Services: Visitation at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4200 Delor Street, St. Louis, MO 63116, Monday, November 27, at 10:30 am followed by Mass at 12:30 pm. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery following Mass.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Guns ‘N Hoses (Supports Backstoppers who assist families of first responders) or to the American Lung Association. Mailing envelopes will be provided for both organizations at the Church.
Al was loved by so many and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was a kind and gentle man. The sweetest smile.
He took such loving care of our elderly mother.
He will be missed by many, but the reunion by his relatives and our Lord will be so amazing ❤️
Arlene and Elaine and family I am very sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
We are celebrating Pawp’s happy Heavenly reunion with Nana and all the family who was there to welcome him. He was a truly wonderful, loving father, father-in-law and grandpa to us. So many happy memories. We will miss him until we are able to join them all.
I’m so sorry for your loss . All of my love, thoughts and prayers to everyone in the family. He was a second father to me, and even though I had not seen him in years, I have such great memories when growing up. They welcomed me as a second daughter and I’ll always remember the love and kindness he and Ruth always showed to me. Love you all ….BIG HUGS to you Susie!! Give Kenn and Al a hug from me too please. 💕🙏🏻
So very sorry for your loss. I remember the 2 summers during high school when I worked with him cleaning the schools. Always remember his excellent whistling.
Sorry for your loss but remember all the good times you had with him. We were Al and Ruth’s neighbor for 12 yrs. Such a great man and what pair Ruth and Al were. They were always thinking of our kids and loved seeing them everyday. The community lost great person , roll model and so many other words that I don’t have enough space to write.