Memorials may be made to Child of God Lutheran Church and School. Accola, Alvin J., of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the age of 94. Dearest husband of the late Emily Anna Accola; dear son of the late John and Marcia Accola; devoted father of Nancy (Richard) Engelhardt; beloved grandfather of John (Diana) Doroghazi and Michael Doroghazi; beloved step-grandfather of Stephen (Regina) Engelhardt and Jeffrey Engelhardt; beloved great-step-grandfather of Alex, Brandon and Joshua. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and his dear friend, Ruth Engelhardt. He is preceded in death by 1 brother and 2 sisters. Alvin was a Draftsman at Granite City Steel, retiring in 1978. He was a member of Child of God Lutheran Church.