Alvin S. Rankens

Alvin was born Sept. 19, 1933 in Hamilton, MI to Henry and Bessie (Sale) Rankens. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and met his future wife Marge while he was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas. They were married on February 4, 1956. Alvin and Marge eventually moved to the Almont area, and then to Imlay City in 1963, where they raised their family. He worked as a an Engineer for Ford Motor company, and became the owner/broker of Belle Valley Real Estate in Imlay City. In his spare time, Alvin was an accomplished finish carpenter, or could be found restoring old cars.

Marge preceded him in death on August 21, 2021; along with an infant son Alvin Rankens Jr.

He is survived by his son Jeffrey (Kimberly) Rankens, daughters Marcia (Don) Anderson, and Angela (Todd) Meyer; grandchildren Seth (Jeanette) Anderson, Hilary (Brandon) Weber, Justine (Dustin) Ackley, Scott (Gabrielle) Rankens, Ania Meyer; great-grandchildren: Ava, Easton, Colton, Tucker, Parson, Percy, Pryor, Vivienne, and Ace; sister Donna Ende; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Alvin’s life will be 2:00pm Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Hamilton Reformed Church, 3554 M. 40, Hamilton, MI. Officiating will be Rev. Ron Lugten. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Hamilton.

Visitation will be from 1pm until the time of the service Thursday at Hamilton Ref. Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wings Home of Allegan.

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