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Alvin Duane Rockhill, of Mentone, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne at the age of 86.
He was born on Aug 7, 1939, in Bourbon, the son of Glenn and Iloe Vining Rockhill.
After graduating from Etna Green High School, Alvin built a successful career, spending many years at Dalton Foundry before serving as superintendent for CMI in Bristol. His work ethic and leadership earned him the respect of those around him.
An outdoorsman at heart, Alvin was passionate about motorcycles, proudly riding with the Gold Wing Road Riders Association since 1987. His love of nature extended to horses and horseback riding, as well as hunting, notably enjoying trips to Canada. Fishing trips with his sons and grandchildren created memories that reflected his love for family and the outdoors alike.
Alvin’s true pride and joy was his family. Married to Virginia Haywood for 54 loving years, together they raised a large and close-knit family. Along with his wife, he is survived by his children: Tony (Sara) Koser, of Warsaw; Ray Rockhill, of Warsaw; Chuck (Terry) Rockhill, of Warsaw; Kenny (Kelly) Koser, of Akron; Brian (Donna) Koser, of Terryville, Conn.; Sabrina (Joe) Phillips, of Warsaw; and Cassie (Brian) Riegsecker, of Port St. Lucie, Fla. Alvin was a proud grandfather to 16 grandchildren and cherished great-grandfather to 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. He is also survived by siblings, Sharon Tyler and Robert Rockhill. He was greeted in Heaven by his parents; granddaughter, Hannah Koser; great-grandson, Bohdi Carlin; and sisters, Shirley Younce and Donnabelle Thomas.
Titus Funeral Home is entrusted with the care of Alvin. Friends may join his family for his Life Celebration on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. until noon at the funeral home, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw. The memorial service will begin at noon.
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