Alvin C. Bontrager, 64, of LaGrange, Indiana, died Sunday, August 21, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born April 8, 1958, in LaGrange to Chris and Verna (Eash) Bontrager. On November 2, 2006, in Helmer he married Bridget Ann DeLaCruz. Mr. Bontrager was a self-employed contractor with his specialty being in concrete work. He was a member of the Helmer United Methodist Church. Alvin enjoyed fishing and traveling. Helping others by volunteering his time was one of his greatest joys in life. Alvin loved his family and was very close to his nieces and nephews. Surviving are his wife, Bridget Bontrager of LaGrange; two sons, Willard (Jill) Bontrager of Indianapolis and Calvin Bontrager of Elkhart; a stepson, Bobbie (Justine) Davis of Syracuse; two stepdaughters, Beth (Terry) Zolen of Tennessee and Betsy (Tony) Compton of Silver Lake; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Ivan Bontrager of Arizona; four sisters, Rosemary (Jerome) Graber of Davis County, Wilma Bontrager of LaGrange, Lorene (Ray) Troyer of LaGrange, and Ann Bontrager of LaGrange; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Viola Bontrager; and a sister-in-law, Mary Bontrager. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Helmer United Methodist Church, 7530 South State Road 327, Hudson, Indiana, with Pastor Donna Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange. Pallbearers are Fred Graber, Gary Graber, Willard Bontrager, Calvin Bontrager, Chris Troyer, Enos Troyer, Jerry Troyer, and Lenard Troyer. Visitation is Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the church and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Preferred memorials may be directed to the Helmer United Methodist Church. Alvin's funeral service on Thursday will also live stream on the Young Family Funeral Home Facebook page beginning at 11 a.m. for those unable to attend. Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements. View a video tribute after Wednesday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com