To Coral, Therese (Randy), Julie (Kevin), Pete (Julie), Stephen (Maggie), Chris (Joan) and Sara.
I remember spending time at our grandparent’s cottage on Upper Spunk Lake in Avon, MN. Uncle Al and Aunt Coral always showed up on the middle weekend of our yearly vacation. They arrived with the entire family and their ski boat. We all enjoyed waterskiing, tubing and being with family. During one of our many vacations at the lake, we went to Granite City Golden Spike Speedway, that Uncle Al co-owned. I recall that we witnessed Sprint Car racing. The evening was loud and we all enjoyed the races.
One of the traits of Uncle Al was his sense of humor. You never knew what he was up to (probably no good), but this was Uncle Al. You never knew what he would have up his sleeve. I also recall that my 3 brothers and I, would spend time at his home in St Cloud having sleep overs with his son’s. There is nothing like having fun as we did with his family.
Uncle Al served in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1956. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
SEMPER FIDELIS (ALWAYS FAITHFUL)
