Alvina Anna Munsch Boschee

Alvina Munsch Boschee, a resident of Petaluma for 75 years, passed away on March 17, 2017. Alvina Muller was born near Napoleon, North Dakota on January 17, 1918, the eldest child of Henry and Emelia (Gall) Mueller. She was raised and educated in the Burnstad and Wishek, North Dakota area. She taught in a one room school for 5 years prior to moving to California in 1942 to marry Walter Munsch. She worked in domestic services, as a clerk at Polly Ann Bakery, and as a Western Union Clerk at the Greyhound Bus Depot from which she retired in 1980. Alvina Munsch married Alvin Boschee in 1997. During her life she was most happy when she was cooking, sewing, caring for her family, tending her garden, hosting family occasions, visiting with her siblings and their families, and serving the Lord. Alvina was the mother of Linda (Ken) Hodson of Santa Rosa, and Donald (Linda) Munsch of Petaluma. She was the grandmother of Krista (John) Bonanno, Carrie (Jeff) Bossaller and Steven Munsch and his Fiancée Christine. She was the great grandmother to Ryan, Joshua and Brianna Bonanno and to Aubriana and Garett Bossaller. She was the sister of Hulda (Glen) Chambers, Aitkin, MN, Dr. Arnold Mueller, Topeka, KS, Irene Sayler, Wishek, ND, and sister in law of Ruby Mueller, Madelia, MN. She is survived by many caring nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her step-sons, Rodney (Nora) Boschee, Castle Rock, CO and Bob (Lou) Boschee, Quincy, CA.  She is survived by two step-grandsons, Joe (Kathia) Boschee, and Jeffrey Boschee, and two step-great grandchildren, Nicole and Stephanie Boschee. She was preceded in death by husbands Walter Munsch (1980) and Alvin Boschee (2000), parents, Henry and Emelia Mueller, siblings, Rev. Fred Mueller, Ted Mueller, Leonora Mindt, and by many wonderful in-laws. The family is incredibly appreciative of Alvina's caretakers Kisa, Kelly and Michelle at Taking the Journey for their devoted, loving care. Alvina was a caring woman who shared her joy, knowledge and love. She will be missed and will remain in the memories of all that knew her.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA, 94952.  A Visitation will be held at the mortuary on Friday, March 24, 2016 from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.  A private burial will be held at Cypress Hill Memorial Park at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made in Alvina's name to Living Word Evangelical Lutheran Church, 901 Ely Blvd. S, Petaluma, CA 94954 or Petaluma Hospice, 416 Payran St., Petaluma, CA

Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory

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