Alvin "Al" E. Wortman

Alvin "Al" E. Wortman, age 83, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 5:00 pm Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Tri-County Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, December 30, 2021, at First Christian Church. Pastor Jamie Franke and Pastor Seth Wortman will officiate. Burial will be in the Vandalia Cemetery.

Visitation celebrating the life of Alvin "Al" E. Wortman will be held from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the First Christian Church.

Alvin "Al" E. Wortman was born on February 17, 1938, in Hawk Point, Missouri the son of Julius and Mrytle (Wulff) Wortman.

He was united in marriage to Grace Bueneman on June 8, 1958, in Troy, MO. She survives.

Other survivors included Son, Mark Wortman of Troy; Daughter, Carla Wortman of Vandalia; Sister-in-law, Kay Wortman of Salem; as Al would say, "his favorite niece" Cindy Stanek of Hawk Point; and many other loved nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Two Brothers, Norman Wortman, and Donald Wortman; and Sister-in-law, Mary Wortman.

Al graduated from Troy Buchanan High School Class of 1956 and went on to further his education at Lincoln Christian University. He attended school there for one year before deciding to attend barber school in St. Louis, MO. Al was a barber for 17 years at the Vandalia Barber Shop with his good friends, Bob Pabst, and Dale Askey. After that he worked for Moorman Feed Company out of Quincy, IL for 17 years as a salesman before being promoted to the District Manager. He then went to work for Ozark National Life and NIS Financial Services as an Insurance Agent for 17 years. He was not a stranger to hard work and dedication, Al also farmed during these years and after. His love was being at his farm riding horses and taking care of his cattle. Al also enjoyed coon hunting and spending time with his family. He did not know a stranger and would visit with everyone he saw. He was an amazing father and loved his children more than words can explain. Al had a big heart for all children and was often helping others in need. He was a devoted and active member of the First Christian Church in Vandalia and put the Lord first in his life, but anyone that knew Al knew the love of his life was his wife, Grace. He honored his vows to her for 63 years.

Pallbearers will be Keith Kersting, Callen Tackett, Tim Kurz, Dewight Galloway, Phillip Gore, Marvin Yager, Robert Gregory, and Charles Spires, Sr.

Honorary Pallbearers are Jim Elzea, Donald Ray Morris, H.E. Libby, Bruce Burnett, Deanna Burnett, Michelle Kurz, Charlie McCurdy, and Paul Gore.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Christian Children's Ranch 316 South 2nd Street, Shelbina, MO 63468, in care of Waters Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made to the family on Al's memorial page at www.watersfuneral.com.