Alan Wade Botsch, son of the late Erwin Christian Botsch and Vivian Stella Blackman Botsch, was born in Bernie, Missouri on March 10, 1948 and departed this life at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County, Dexter, Missouri on August 7, 2022 at the age of 74.

Mr. Botsch was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was also a Refrigeration Repairman. He enjoyed playing pool and fishing. He was a resident of Bernie.

He was united in marriage to Salvadora Guerra in Panama on September 7, 2007. Mrs. Botsch survives in their home in Bernie.

Other survivors include, two sons, Alan Botsch Jr. of the State of New Jersey and Eric Botsch of Dallas, Texas; by three daughters, Tonya Botsch of the State of Arkansas, Alicia Botsch Westfall of St. Louis, Missouri and Amber Botsch of the home in Bernie, Missouri; by one brother, Noel Botsch of Shelbyville, Tennessee; by several Grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by one brother, Neal Botsch.

Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.

Funeral services will then be conducted at 11:00 A.M. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Gilbert Officiating.

Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri. With Full military honors.

Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.