Alfred E. "Butch/ Al" Noftz, 70, of Belvidere, IL, passed away suddenly, Saturday morning, September 3, 2016 in his home. Born September 5, 1945 in Chicago, IL, son of Hans and Clarabelle (Butzbach) Noftz. Al was employed as an operating engineer and was a loyal Local 150 member for 50 years. He married Karen Scherer on September 18, 2005 in Garden Prairie, IL. Al was a member of the International Harvester Tractor Club and the Tractor Club of Boone County. He enjoyed restoring all kinds of tractors, producing and selling vegetables at local farmer's markets, and designing and building custom nursery equipment. His last venture was selling vegetables at "The Barn" at his home in Belvidere.

Al is loved and missed by his wife, Karen; children, Colleen (Andrew) Flowers, Carol Noftz, and Chrisy (Jason) McMillan; step-children, Shawn (Harold) Nelson, Julie Scherer, and Nicholas (Sarah) Scherer; grandchildren, Michael (Troy) Mecas, Alison (Alex) Johnston, James Flowers, Rebecca Nelson, Viginia McMillan, Jason McMillan, Jr., Jason Scherer, Derek Noftz, Katy (Sarah) Pollard, and a grandchild due in October; Clare Schultz, Alice Mehlhop, and Eldora Burris; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents;  siblings, Hans (Lee) Noftz and Thelma (Poncho) Pena; and brothers-in-law, Walter Schultz, Harvey Mehlhop and Dewie Burris.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 9th, 2016 at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave, Belvidere, IL 61008, with Pastor Timothy Frick officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 8th, 2016 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association; Hoof, Woof, and Meow Rescue of Gilberts, or Fresh Start Rescue of Belvidere. To light a candle or share a condolence, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com.