Alvin Schmalzer

Entered Eternal Rest, June 14, 2010, age 89. Beloved husband of Ruth V. (Nee Zoschke) for 60 years. Preceded in death by his parents Michael and Edith, son Michael, daughter Nancy and granddaughter Jenna. Cousin of Maureen (Dr. Anthony) Cafaro. He will be especially missed by the Sutherland and Ross Families. Also loved by numerous friends. Visitation at FOX POINT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7510 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Friday, June 18, 2010, 9:30-11AM. Funeral Service 11AM. Officiated by close friend the Rev. Daniel (Mary Ann) Thurmer. Private entombment Wisconsin Memorial. Red was one of the proud and the few in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was president of Roth Appliance Distribution Company and recently retired as founding director of Trek Bicycle. He previously served as director of West Allis State Bank and Luther Manor. Red was a former president and served on the board of the Ozaukee Country Club and Florida Quail Ridge Country Club. He was an active member in the State Golf Association and a member of the Hall of Fame.Red quietly and generously supported many nonprofit organizations. In lieu of flowers send memorials in his name to ChristPond Retreat Center, 921 E. Calumet Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53217 or Lutheran Special School and Education Service, 9700 Grantosa Dr. Wauwatosa, WI 53222.