Alvin “Al” Alfred Streder, age 85, of Frisco, Texas, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born on March 8, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Elsa (Kreter) and Alfred Otto Streder. Al proudly served in the United States Army as an x-ray technician during the Korean War. He earned his BA from Valparaiso University and his MBA from University of Chicago. Al had a successful career in the industrial refrigeration business as a manufacturing rep in both Chicago and Dallas.
Al married the love of his life, Marion Selina Niederer, in Elmhurst, Illinois, on January 31, 1959, and they were blessed with three children. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was a member of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church for 40 years and a long- time member of the Adult Forum Sunday School class and later the 24/7 class. Al served in various ministries at the church over the years.
Al is survived by his beloved wife, Marion Streder; his son, Greg Streder and his wife, Pam, of Carrollton, Texas; his daughter, Sheryl Streder-Becker and her husband, Paul, of Austin, Texas; his grandchildren, Sarah Scott (Ari), Philip Becker (Kristin), Katy Smith (Darren), Kevin Becker (Valerie), Whitney Donaldson (Jason), Jared Becker (Paige) and Laurie Streder; his great-grandchildren, Charlotte Becker, Barron Becker, Daxon Smith, Vera Becker, Victoria Becker, Thomas Becker, Beau Becker, Lyla Scott and Rowan Smith; sister-in-law, Edith Niederer; brother-in-law, Donald Niederer (Sherrill); as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jeannine Marie Streder; his sister, Juliann Smok; and his parents, Elsa and Alfred Streder.
A memorial service will be held on July 11, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Lane, Dallas, Texas, officiated by Dr. Stanley Copeland.
Memorial Donations may be made in Al’s memory to Valparaiso University, Streder Scholarship Endowment Fund, 1100 Campus Dr. South, Valparaiso, IN 46383; LLUMC Foundation, Maintenance Fund; the American Heart Association; or the charity of your choice.