Alvin Raymond Lowe

Alvin Raymond Lowe, 89, formerly of Graytown, Ohio, died Monday, November 3, 2014, at the Genoa Retirement Village. He was born March 1, 1925, in Martin, Ohio, to Raymond A. and Gertrude W. (Monk) Lowe. On January 6, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio, he married Freda A. Egbert, who preceded him in death April 3, 2008. Alvin farmed with his father for several years. From 1946-1952, he owned and operated the former Pink Elephant in Martin. He also worked at and later owned Lowe Machine Company in Oak Harbor. Alvin had been an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Martin, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, President and Elder and is currently the Patriarch of St. Peter. He was active with the Gideons since 1974, where he held offices at the county and state levels. Alvin is survived by his daughters, Judy Ann Sheppard, Carol Sue (Alan) Perry and Frances Jean Cranfield, sons, Terry Alvin (Susan) Lowe and Daniel Raymond Lowe; 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren and 8 step-great grandchildren and sister, Eunice Nissen. He was preceded in death by his wife, great grandson, David Jonathan Lowe, and son-in-law, Donald Lane Cranfield. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Robinson-Walker Funeral Home Crematory, 501 West St., Genoa. The funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 2014, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Martin (Blackberry), with burial to follow in Allen Township Cemetery, Williston. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 17877 W. St. Rt. 579, Martin, OH 43445; or the Gideons International, P.O. Box 925, Port Clinton, OH 43452. The family expresses sincere appreciation to the Genoa Retirement Village staff and administration for their care and compassion. It will not be forgotten.