Toft Funeral Home and Crematory
2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
Website: http://www.toftfh.com
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Alvin L. "Butch" Ostheimer, 74, of Sandusky, suddenly left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 2, 2014 in his home.
He was born on August 5, 1940 in Sandusky, and was a lifelong resident.
Alvin graduated from Sandusky High School in 1958. He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Sandusky.
Alvin and his wife, Sharon, owned and operated Al's Locksmith Shop for over 32 years. He was Erie County's first Certified Master Locksmith by the Associated Locksmiths of America. He was also a Certified Master Automobile Mechanic and a Certified Master Truck Mechanic, both by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
He was a member of the Associated Locksmiths of America, the Safe and Vault Technicians Association, and the Penn Ohio Locksmith Association, where he was a trustee and received an award for outstanding service in 1998 and received the Weigand Jensen award in 1999 for teaching numerous locksmithing classes.
Before locksmithing, he was a truck mechanic for Homberger Trucking, McKelvey Trucking, and Sandusky Cement Products. He also worked at Scott Paper Co. He was an honorary life member of AMVETS Post 17, a member of the American Legion Post 83, and a member of the Orioles Club.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, camping, making tools, teaching locksmithing classes, and working on his restored 1930 Model A Huckster.
Alvin is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sharon L. (Kollman); sons, David (Sandra) Ostheimer and Michael (Nanette Petersen) Ostheimer, both of Sandusky; daughter, Deborah (Timothy) Mitchel, of Washington Court House, Ohio; five grandchildren, Kyle and Karen Mitchel, Amanda (Chris) Bohn, Ashley Ostheimer, and Zane Ostheimer; two special great-grandchildren, Lilly Marie Bohn and Jack David Bohn; brothers, James Ostheimer, of Sandusky, and William (LeeAnn) Ostheimer, of Sterling Heights, Michigan; and sisters, Judy Scroggy, Sandra Ostheimer, and Donna Ostheimer, all of Sandusky.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Minnie (Ackerman) Ostheimer; and a brother in infancy, David.
Friends may call on Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, and again on Monday from 10 until time of funeral services at 11 A.M. at Zion Lutheran Church, 503 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Rev. John Mawhirter will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Alvin's name to the Erie County Humane Society, 1911 Superior St., Sandusky, OH 44870 or to Back to the Wild, P.O. Box 423, Castalia, OH 44824, or to Erie County Cancer Services, 505 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870.
Condolences and gifts of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.toftfh.com.
