Mr. Fred Altheide, age77 of Bolivar, MO, formerly of Carthage, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009, in the Citizens Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born December 25, 1931, in Keokuk, IA, to Harold and Aileen (Johnson) Altheide. He is a US Air Force Korean War Veteran. He was united in marriage to Melva Burchett October 30, 1988. He is a member of the American Legion Post # 138 of Bolivar.
His parents; and a brother Jerry Altheide precede him in death.
He is survived by his wife Melva of the home; five children: Steve Altheide and his wife Erin, and Denis Altheide and his wife Peggy all of Cedar Rapids, IA, Amy Ellis and her husband Gary of Walford, IA, Erin Wheaton and her husband Bruce of Iowa City, IA, and Melissa Maxey and her husband Marty of Navarre, FL; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren; one brother Phil Altheide and his wife Donna of IL; three sisters: Ann Randall and her husband Bob of IL, Paula Ray and her husband Ivan of NV, and Darla Nelson of IL; as well as many other relatives and friends.
According to Fred’s wishes his body will be cremated. Memorial graveside services will be held at 2;00 PM Sunday March 28, 2010 in the Alder Cemetery, near Stockton, MO, with Bruce Weaton officating. Internment will follow in the Alder Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by AmVest Post #114, Flemington, MO. Friends and family may sign a guest book or send private condolences at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel of Greenlawn Funeral Homes Bolivar, MO.