Engebretson, Alan D. (1936-2008)
ENGEBRETSON, DOYLE, BJORKLUND, RICKELS, CASE
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 4/27/2010 at 14:31:25
Alan D. Engebretson - Sept. 19, 1936 - July 21, 2008
Surrounded by the love of his family, Alan Engebretson, age 71, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died on Monday, July 21, 2008, at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.
Alan D. Engebretson was born on September 19, 1936, to George R. and Constance "Duane" (Doyle) Engebretson in Spencer, Iowa. He graduated from Rembrandt High School in 1955. After his naval service, Al attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake for one year.
On October 1, 1955, Alan was united in marriage to Shirley A. Bjorklund at the Rembrandt United Methodist Church. They were blessed with four children: Alene, Alesa, Alan Jr. and Alec.
From 1955 to 1959, Alan served his country in the U.S. Navy. He attained the rank of AK3 in VAH-11 where he was stationed in Sanford, Florida, for three of those years. Following his honorable discharge, Al and Shirley moved to Storm Lake where they would work and raise a family.
Al worked at Witt Sales for 30 years, in auto parts for five years, and drove a school bus for 12 years. He loved sports his entire life. During high school, Al played basketball and baseball. As a young father, he coached several years of Little League baseball. Al enjoyed stock car races, bowling, golfing, reading, and watching documentaries. He had a special interest in history, notably that related to the military and WWII. He was a member of the AMVETs and the Elks Lodge. Al was devoted to his family, and lovingly enjoyed their various activities.
Those surviving include his wife, Shirley Engebretson of Storm Lake; his children: Alene Rickels and her husband Ronn of Iowa Falls, Iowa; Alesa Case and her husband Todd of Iowa City, Iowa; Alan Engebretson, Jr. and his wife, Connie of LeMars, Iowa; and Alec Engebretson and his wife J.S. of Crete, Nebraska; grandchildren: Kipp, Kade and Keaton Rickels; Teague and Eamon Case; Cody, Briana, Eli, Katrina and Josiah Engebretson; Colin, Elisabeth, Anthony and Molly Engebretson; two brothers: George Engebretson and his wife, Karyn of Marcus, Iowa; and Doyle Engebretson and his special friend Susan Beving of Rembrandt; one uncle, Herman "Bill" Engebretson; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Al was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sandra Rae.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2008, at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in Storm Lake Cemetery. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home of Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake where the family will be present for the entire time.
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