Alfred "Al" Frederick Hall Bischoff Jr.

Alfred Frederick Hall Bischoff Jr., 84, of Eustis, Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 16, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Alfred Frederick Hall Bischoff Jr. was born to Alfred Frederick Hall Bischoff, Sr. and Charlotte Theresa (Sanders) Bischoff, January 13, 1940, in Milford, Connecticut. Although he was a graduate of Florida State University, he married a Gator and lived in Gainesville, Florida for 13 years, eventually converting to being a Gator himself. He LOVED the Gator Nation and Gator Football. Alfred married the love of his life, Diane H. Bischoff, on December 21, 1963, and they shared nearly 62 years of marriage filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Alfred and Diane had two children, Dawne Suzanne Bischoff (Foley, AL) and Mark Charles Bischoff (Eustis, FL), whom he loved dearly. Alfred and Diane loved to travel, went to many Gator football games at home and away with dear friends. As a couple, they were a true example of what loving life and each other was all about. As a couple they lived life to the fullest and greatly enjoyed each other and their family. Alfred, also known as “Big Al the Friendly Gator,” was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, father-in-law, and friend. He dedicated his life to his wife and family and was a shining example of unconditional love, outstanding character, and generosity. He instilled in his family the importance of faith, traditions, unconditional love, giving back, hard work, and showing emotions as a good thing. He believed in talking through problems and always had a smile on his face. He continued to share his laughter, joy, and wisdom to the very end. Alfred had successful careers with both Belk-Lindsey Department Store as a Buyer/Manager and with MetLife as an Agent, but his greatest accomplishments were his roles as a husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. In his free time, Alfred enjoyed fishing, tennis, boating, traveling, family time, having “adventures” with his grandchildren and cheering on the Florida Gators football team. He especially loved spending time with his entire family. For his children Dawne and Mark, they loved him more than anything and both agree that he was the best role model and the greatest Dad ever. Alfred very much loved his son-in-law, Brian Shaffer; his daughter-in-law, Kim Bischoff; his wife Diane; his children Dawne and Mark, Grandchildren Benjamin and Lauryn who all provided much love, laughter and support to him. Alfred is survived by his wife, Diane H. Bischoff; their children, Dawne Suzanne Bischoff (Brian) and Mark Charles Bischoff (Kim); and two grandchildren, Benjamin Craig and Lauryn Addison. Alfred will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy of love, kindness, and happiness will live on in the hearts of those he touched. Rest in peace, Alfred Frederick Hall Bischoff Jr. (Dad) You will forever be remembered and loved. A “Celebration of Life Service” will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a receiving line at 3:00 p.m. and then ceremony at 4:00 p.m., at Beyers Funeral Home in Umatilla, FL, 279 South Central Ave Umatilla, FL 32784. Flowers can be sent to Beyers Funeral Home in Umatilla, FL, for the Celebration of Life & Memorial Service, addressed to the Bischoff Family. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home of Umatilla, Florida.

Alfred "Al" Frederick Hall Bischoff Jr.

January 13, 1940 - November 16, 2024