Background
Pistorius, Alvin William was born on August 25, 1923 in Carlinville, Illinois, United States. Son of Alvin William and Laura Amelia (Heitmeyer) Pistorius.
Pistorius, Alvin William was born on August 25, 1923 in Carlinville, Illinois, United States. Son of Alvin William and Laura Amelia (Heitmeyer) Pistorius.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1950.
Director news, WTAX Radio, Springfield, Illinois, 1950-1967; manager, Capital Information Bureau, Springfield, 1967-1974; professor journalism, University of Illinois Springfield, 1974-1993; professor emeritus, University of Illinois Springfield, since 1993.
Member, past chair Governor's Prayer Breakfast Committee, Springfield, since 1982. With United States Army, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Society Professional Journalists (First Amendment award 1982), Illinois News Broadcasters Association (president 1961-1962, Illinoisan of Year 1989, Bill Miller Scholarship established 1978).
Married Stella Margaret Stapleton, October 21, 1950. Children: Nancy, Cynthia, Mary, William.