Erwin "Erv" B. Altman Sr., 85, of Coos Bay, Oregon, formerly of Maple Valley, Washington, died on January 9, 2012 at Trinity Rock Island, Illinois.
Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family with arrangements.
Erv was born on April 9, 1926 in Dickenson, North Dakota to Arthur H. and Barbara (Meyer) Altman. He married Toni Marie Woods on November 10, 1965 in Alaska. She preceded him in death in 2003.
Erv was a World War II veteran and was a longtime truck driver having worked on the Alaska Pipeline.
He is survived by his children
Cissi (Terry) Leinonen Milan
Elizabeth McDonald Coos Bay, OR
Erwin Altman Jr.
George Rossi
Frank Rossi
He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Barbara.