Harold Joseph Alvesteffer

Harold Joseph Alvesteffer, age 94, of Wyoming, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 25, 2026. Harold grew up in Weare Township, Michigan, the son of Bernard and Edith Alvesteffer. He was the 8th of 11 children. He joined the Navy and served during the Korean War. He met Jean and fell in love. They were married on October 16, 1954. He became a tool and die maker for Keeler Brass. He proudly worked for them for 40 years. He was an avid outdoorsman sharing this love with his sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Spending time at “the farm” brought him so much joy. His faith and family were very important to him. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Jean and grandson, Luke. 

Harold is survived by children Terry (Sandy) Alvesteffer, Scott (Ellen) Alvesteffer, Rick (Mary) Alvesteffer, Tammy (Jim) De Haan, and Tracy (Kurt) Honderd, 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and one on the way. He is also survived by sister Marge Cory, brother Allen Alvesteffer, sister-in-law Leola Alvesteffer and many nieces and nephews.

We want to thank the Oaks of Byron Center for their loving care of both Mom and Dad. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 1 at St. John Vianney, 4101 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, MI with Father John Vallier presiding. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Monday, March 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm with the Rosary being prayed at 7:30 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park Ave., Wyoming. An additional visitation will take place on Wednesday from 10 - 11 am at the church prior to the service. Burial will take place at a later date at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Weare, MI. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Joseph Parish of Weare.