Alvin LeRoy Einspahr

Alvin LeRoy Einspahr was born Oct. 28, 1933, in Imperial, Nebraska, to Susie (Herbert) and Theodore Einspahr. He attended Wauneta Public Schools and began working for the Union Pacific Railroad as a pipefitter.
On June 11, 1953, Alvin married Kaye Frances Trotter in Oberlin, Kansas, and to this union three children were born: Alvin Lee, Connie and Michael.  The family lived in Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas as Alvin continued to work for the Union Pacific, retiring after 30 years.   
Alvin was a talented woodworker and carver, enjoyed fishing and hunting, camping and traveling, westerns and country music. He was a lifelong Husker fan, traveling to various Husker bowl games. Alvin especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.   
Alvin was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Imperial. He loved his Jesus, Mary and Joseph.   
Alvin passed away Oct. 15, 2021, at the Imperial Manor. He was 87 years of age.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings.
Survivors include: wife, Kay of Lincoln, Kansas; son, Alvin Lee Einspahr of North Platte; daughter, Connie (Gerald) Huehl of Lincoln, Kansas; son, Mike (Teri) Einspahr of Sutherland; grandchildren: Jeremy, Matthew (Lisa), Tony (Nikki), Benjamin (Heidi), Charlie (Megan), Andrew (Conchita), Donovan (Lorrie) and Gerri Lynn (Scott); great-grandchildren: Chantz, Jaycee, Alaura, Kay, Brett, Zander, Ian, Brayden, Briahnna, Bailey, Braxten, Codie, Cael, Paiten, Abel, Alexa, Samuel, Amanda and Jenna; great-great grandchild: Colton; sister, Delores (Einspahr) Cappel of McCook; five sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews and many other relatives.
Mass of the Christian burial for Alvin will be held Thursday morning, Oct. 21 at 10:30 a.m. (MT) at the St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Imperial, with Father Lothar Gilde, celebrant. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial.
Visitation will be held Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2 – 6 p.m. at Liewer Funeral Home, Imperial.
A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Imperial.
A memorial in Alvin’s memory has been suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com. Liewer Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.