Alvin Lewis Kochell's Obituary
Alvin Lewis Kochell, 81, entered peacefully into rest on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Alvin was born on February 9, 1939 in Fountain County, Indiana to Donald Leon Kochell and Dona Gayler Kochell.
Visitation will begin Saturday, February 6, 2021, from 11 AM until Funeral Service begins at 1:00 PM, in Broadlands Bible Church, 6423 HWY 171 N DeRidder, LA, with Rev. Tim Bergen, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Funeral Services under the care and direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder.
Alvin was a member of the Broadlands Bible Church for many years. He worked as a welder for Trunk Line Gas Company. He loved to play golf, fish and hunt. All who knew him will miss him.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 60 years, Violet Kochell of DeRidder; brothers, Gene Kochell and wife Sharon of Indiana, Lawrence Kochell of Texas and Don Kochell of Illinois; sister, Dona Kochell of Indiana; grandchildren, Aaron Kochell and Courtney Brown; great-grandchildren, Kayden Kochell, Jaci Kochell and Harper Brown.
Preceded in death by his father, Donald Kochell.; mother, Dona Gayler Kochell; sons, Mike Kochell and Greg Kochell; daughter, Joy Ann Kochell; brother Tom Kochell.
Those honored to serve as pallbearer are Aaron Kochell, Kayden Kochell, Jim Cooley, Keith Cooley, Welles Cooley and Terry Cole. Honored to serve as an honorary pallbearer will be Leland Moses and Micky Cole.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Broadlands Bible Church in honor of Alvin Kochell.
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