Alva Edward Garey (June 2, 1883 – September 9, 1971) was an American educator, soldier, and politician.
During World War I, Garey enlisted in the United States Army as a private, reaching the rank of captain.
After the war, he went into the United States Army Reserve as a major, and would eventually reach the rank of colonel.
In 1922, Garey was elected to represent the newly apportioned 15th district of the Wisconsin State Senate (Rock County) from 1923 to 1926.
In 1936, Garey was one of the founders of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.