I miss you. You always knew what to say to me to make me feal better when i was going threw something i could really use you right now. I wish my boys got to know you better lythium still tells me he misses you. You always exepeted me for me when i didnt go to college you where the only one that told me you were proud of me that college wasn't for everyone i miss you so much grandpa i love you  

I don't remember this, but I remember my Mom and Grandpa telling the stories.  My Grandma and Grandpa watched me when I was first born so my mom could finish working the school year. My grandma was going for treatment for cancer at the hospital every day so my grandpa walked the hallways with me.  He says he tried to sell me, but nobody would buy.  We also went there for dinner after my Grandma passed away. I loved anything cheese so when I wouldn't eat my macaroni and cheese my mom was confused. I actually took a bite and spit it all back out onto my plate. No matter your age, you had to follow Grandpa's rule; No leaving the table until your plate was empty.  My mom went to get me a cup of milk to drink and it came out in chunks.  She asked my Grandpa if that is what he made the macaroni with and he said yes, somebody had to finish it and a little rotten milk never killed anyone. That was my Grandpa. 

I loved his sense of humor and I think these stories show it. His sense of humor made me feel close to him and he kept it until the end. I'll always admire him for that. Love you, Grandpa!

I loved all of our walks to places together( even the Trump headquarters) and making it to the dance floor with you. I love you forever, Grandpa.

I enjoyed all our walks to places together and making it to the dance floor with you.  I love you forever, Grandpa.

When I was visiting you in the nursing home a few months before your death, I could tell a really bad joke and you would laugh. That is what is so important to me. Even under the circumstances of a really bad joke, you always tried to make people happy. I don't remember many memories with you from when I was little, but the memories we've made the past few years is something I will never forget.  

Thank you for teaching me that you can still be positive even during bad times. I know you are happy in heaven with God and my grandma that I sadly never got to meet. Even though your body is not here with us today, your soul will live forever in our hearts. I love you, Grandpa.

I was nine years old, spending the night at my grandpa's house.  I was excited to spend the night there because it was just going to be me and my grandpa. We decided to get some lunch and got in his Cadillac. We were on our way to McDonald's and grandpa let me sit in the front seat of the car. My grandpa was so wise I decided to ask him every single question that could possibly come to mind.  Grandpa was the smartest person I had ever met and it seemed like he had an answer for everything.  Many of those life lessons I learned from him stuck with me and will always stick with me. So we got in line at McDonalds and I didn't want grandpa to think I was still a little kid so I made the decision to not get a happy  meal but instead ordered a Big Mac. When I got the Big Mac I realized just how big it was and my eyes widened and my jaw dropped and I said, "Wow, that's a big burger. I don't know if I will be able to eat it all." Grandpa put the puzzle pieces together and figured out it was my first Big Mac. Before I took my first bite. a tear dropped out of grandpa's eye and down his cheek. I said Grandpa, what's wrong? He answered, I remember when Doug ate his first Big Mac.  At this point, I knew I had no choice but to finish every bite of my Big Mac because in some way I knew it made Grandpa proud.  At the end of the day, I wasn't even upset that I didn't get a toy because I knew I had something better; my grandpa. 

Big Al was my father-in-law.  He taught me to not be so serious and joke dense all the time.  He chided me all the time about how I always missed his jokes.  I finally lightened up but some of his jokes were so corny they made me laugh.

I will always remember introducing my son, Orion, to him just days before he began actively dying.  He was always on my case to have a baby and I was so happy to have him hold his youngest grandchild before he passed away.  I always assumed that since Alvin had so many grand and great-grandchildren that one more would not really matter.  But Alvin seemed so happy when we placed 3 month old Orion in his arms.  It was the sweetest moment that Orion, Darrell and I will cherish forever.  

I remember sitting in the nursing home, a few weeks before my grandpa passed away, reading jokes and laughing together. I know his humor was such a blessing and he was so strong to keep it until the very end. I love you, grandpa. Rest in peace.

Dad, I miss you.  I cherish all the memories we made together. I must admit, my favorite is when I was an adult and we went to an 'up north' dance together. Watching you on the dance floor, when left to your own devices, was inspirational because you didn't care how you looked or who was watching, instead, you just had fun. Square dancing with you there left me dizzy(and with a bloody nose) from your crazy spinning.  I will always continue to dance in your honor, celebrating life's joys. You taught me to find happiness in life, to tackle problems head on, to be strong, to be able to stand on my own, and to be comfortable in my own skin.  I cherish our family vacations to the Smokey mountains. I remember when, on a rare occasion, you didn't listen to mom, and we all got out to see a bear and her cubs. Crazy.  I am thankful my kids got to know you. I am thankful for all the knowledge you bestowed upon them, especially on your nature hikes. I never thought I would say this but I will miss watching wrastling with you. I will miss our visits and lunches and dart games. I will miss you at our backyard BBQs. You are brave. You are kind. You are funny. You are loving. You are forever in my heart and I will do my best to carry on your legacy through my kids.  I love you, Dad. 

Words can not express how I feel about my father-in-law!! He was the funniest man I have ever met next to my own father Edward Sellner. I will never forget his nickname for me Brender, I loved him soooo much. He taught me how to be a better person. I can never forget the time that him and I traveled to visit Mary when she was in the hospital. We stopped at a prayer site on the way and prayed the rosary so many times I can't even tell you how long we where there. His new wife Alice has been nothing but a great step mother and supporter of me and my family. I wish that pops is in a better place. I know that in heaven he will fill the sky with a laughter that no one has ever seen. God bless you Alvin Bellert.

The memories i have with my dad and family has been good. I will always remember dad as a great man. He was such a good salesman. I have a great sense of many things because he taught me the value of selling your concept and not the product. Dad you will be forever in my heart and I can't tell you how much you will be missed.



One of my favorite memories is when grandpa would give me rides on the lawn mower. 

Big Al, We will miss you. You were the epitome of goofy, corny, funny and, most importantly, love. You taught everyone around you how to enjoy life and not take it all so seriously. You showed us all that life is to be enjoyed in the now, not spent waiting for something good to happen later. You instilled in your children a work ethic that cannot be matched and I know you are proud of each one of them and their families. Your legacy lives on through your kids and grandkids (and the outlaws, too). We love you so much and are grateful for every day we got to spend with you. Until we get to see each other again... I love you. Dawn

What can you say about your father that named you after a drain cleaner?  Dad nicknamed me liquid plummer, then just shortened it to plummer.  Family and friends still call me that!  I can say now I will cherish the name because it came from dad.  That was how dad was.  He never had a bad thing to say about anyone, had a nickname for everyone, and always tried to make people smile.  He would call my wife Dawn Baby, she was never just Dawn!  When I would go places with him, he always talked to people.  He did not know a stanger.    I would take him out to eat at Long John Silvers , and he would order the battered fish.   He would ask the cashier why they were so mean and had to batter (beat up) the fish!  Half the time, I had to explain his jokes, but he always tried to make people smile.  Even toward the end of his life, when he had every reason to be cranky, he wasnt.  When I came to visit him, he was just so happy to see me and thanked me for coming.  Sometimes he would even apologize that I came to visit, as he thought he was taking away my time from my family.  That was the most kind, giving thing he could have ever said.  He taught me quite a bit, but most of all, to be thankful for what you have, realize and appreciate that, try your hardest, and never know a stranger.  Dad has a place in my heart always. I know he is in heaven enjoying his reward, and that makes it easier to bear.  Love always, Duane.

Three gifts from Dad (from the eulogy):

The first gift is integrity.  This value takes many other names - honesty, resilience, reliability, trustworthiness, morality - and Dad instilled that within us.  Dad took the time to teach us right from wrong, and set us on a path of awareness that we too have the innate ability to choose to make our little corner of the world a better place.  And when we chose not to do so, a gentle father was there to show us the errors of our ways and guide us back along the right path.

The second gift is determination and drive.  Dad gave us this value by living it himself every day.  Countless hours were spent working late nights and weekends to make sure his family was able to not just survive but to thrive.  Dad’s work ethic was impeccable and he showed those who were close to him that if you are willing to get your hands a little dirty, you can create value of your own; if you accept and learn from failure along the way, you can greatly add to that value; and when the pain is excruciating, your body tattered and worn, and yet you still find a way to keep going, you can truly accomplish great things.

The final gift Dad has left us is humor.  Dad has showed us all that we all need to take a break and appreciate a good laugh from time to time.  What is life if we can’t smile on a Sunday morning, chuckle on a busy afternoon, or partake in a full belly laugh after a Thanksgiving dinner?  Dad was always there with a contagious grin on his face and a twinkle in his eye; there to remind us to enjoy the life we have and to appreciate the time we are blessed to have with friends and family.


I remember one time I took Alvin to  Calvary Cemetery to look for his great-grandfather's and great-grandmother's grave.  As I was searching, I look over and I see Alvin perched upon a little headstone. He got tired and bored and just needed to take a rest. I couldn't help but laugh. 

The day before the funeral we sat around and thought of "Alvinisms"; which may be considered a memory or a short phrase which was closely associated with Alvin.  These include:

-Big Wheel cologne
-Antique White
-American Walnut
-The shop
-Josh
-Hot dog and boiling water
-Leaf Parties
-"My card"
-"Exsqueeze me"
-"Terrible, but I look good"
-Beaver Valley
-Perfect camper pie
-"Think big"
-Stripping
-"Indian arrow in your butt"
-"Rode hard and put away wet"
-Sitting on the porch
-Alleycat and Tomcat
-Smokey Mountain vacations
-Snack suppers
-Wrastling
-"No acetol - no ass at all"
-CRS
-Willie Nelson
-Blood pudding
-Giving blood shirts
-Birthday card cartoons
-Salmon patties
-Wedding potatoes
-Northern dances
-Fuller brushes
-"Honk for bears"
-The Cadillac
-"I resemble that"
-"Hair lip"

Thanks for so many memories dad, rest in peace until we meet again.


Alvin is the father of my only son-in-law Darrell.  It was a joy to meet and know Alvin.  I know he will be missed, and I am glad to have had the opportunity to know someone with such a well-honed sense of humor.  It seemed to me that his humor wasn't as much his gift, but a reflection of the person he wanted to be.  

WE PRAY FOR COMFORT FOR AL'S FAMILY. I ENJOYED WORKING WITH AL AND PUTTING UP WITH HIS HUMOR.
HE ALWAYS HAD FAITH THAT I COULD REPAIR THOSE BROKEN FURNITURE PARTS. 

MAY GOD'S BLESSINGS BE WITH YOU.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss and will prayer for your family.

So sorry to hear of Uncle Alvin's passing.  Since we only lost Mom 6 weeks ago I know how hard this is!  Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope to come for visitation if I can.  It has been so long since I got to see all of you!!!

Thank you Alvin for being the best friend to my Dad had all his life.  Prayers for peace and comfort for the family, as he surely will be missed.

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

OBITUARY

Alvin Joseph Bellert

December 25, 1934 – February 21, 2018

Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel

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