Alfred Bernd Von Sanden

Wyoming - Alfred B. von Sanden, 93, passed away peacefully at home Thursday April 24 2025.

Alfred was born February 21, 1932 in the district of Darkehmen, East Prussia, Germany. Al was the son of the late Alfred W. von Sanden and Elma (von Dewitz) von Sanden.

Al spent his childhood on the family farm in East Prussia before heading west to avoid the surge of incoming Russian soldiers at age 12. The family resided in several locations before settling in south west Germany. Alfred attended agricultural technical college at the age of 16 for 2 years. This included an apprenticeship. During the apprenticeship he worked on a farm that traditionally grew hops and was converting many acres of a hillside to cherry trees. He then went on to manage a farm for a widow before sailing to America in April 1954.

Vocationally Alfred worked in the farming industry for the bulk of his working life. He started a dairy farm in 1960 by renting in Glenwood NY after being a farm manager in Eden, NY. In 1969 Friedrichsfelde dairy farm was established in Wyoming, NY. Here Alfred raised his family and this became home. Al continued to farm until 1989. After farming Al went to work for Don Beck, Inc . first in Silver Springs, then in Castile as their parts man. Following retirement Alfred wanted to keep busy, so for 15 years he drove school bus for Wyoming Central School. He enjoyed driving bus and in general enjoyed his work life.

Alfred enjoyed time with family the most. He enjoyed helping his family, getting together for birthdays and holidays and all the special events that life brings. Alfred’s contribution to the parties were often his apple crisp or zucchini bread. When the grand children were small he always had in the refrigerator his grandpa juice for them, and when they were older he had the fixings for a Rattler available.

Along with his parents Alfred was predeceased by his wife Karen L. (Christ) von Sanden, daughter Christa Rupp and brothers Horst and Hans. Al is survived by his sister Madlene and brother Werner, sister in law Renate. His children Butch, Tim (Jody), and Heidi. His Grandchildren Erik(Cassandra), Jennie Rupp(Jessie), Jacquie Jones(Michael), Tim (Julie), Zoe Black(Maddie). His Great Grandchildren Chloe, Olivia, Nic, Noah, Ezra and Lottie.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, (May 9, 2025) from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Robinson and Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main Street in Warsaw, where Al's memorial service will immediately follow at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Mission MSA (Multiple Systems Atrophy), 1660 International Drive, Suite 600, McLean, VA 22102 (866) 737-4999 www.missionmsa.org.

Online condolences may be left at www.robinsonandhackemer.com.