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Albert "Big Al" M. Wlaznak, 93
Sauk Rapids
July 6, 1920 - May 12, 2014
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 Monday, May 19, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Albert "Big Al" M. Wlaznak, age 93, who passed away Monday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Ronald Weyrens will officiate and burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. The Sauk Rapids American Legion post #254 will pray at 5:45 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 7:30 p.m.
Al was born July 6, 1920 to George and Frances (Czervinski) Wlaznak in St. Cloud. On November 13, 1948 he married Rosalie Schlangen at St. Mary's Cathedral. Al courageously served our county in the Navy during World War II. He worked as a track inspector for the Great Northern Railroad for 44 years before retiring in 1985. Al was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Sauk Rapids American Legion post #254. Al enjoyed telling Navy stories, hunting, woodworking, especially making croquet sets for his family and creating reindeer, Christmas trees and swans. Al had a great sense of humor and was a very loving husband, father and grandfather.
Al is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rosalie; children, Susan Walters of St. Cloud, Ruth (Patrick) Boyle of Eagan, Jane Vise of St. Cloud, David (Myong) of Royalton, Mary (Rowland) Buckland of France, James (Debra) of Sauk Rapids, Carolyn Wlaznak of Minneapolis, Monica (Michael) Charlebois of Pinehurst, NC, Laura Wlaznak of Minneapolis; grandchildren, LeeAnn, Meredith, Shannon, Kelsey, Ian, Aaron; great granddaughter, Samantha; sister, Virginia McDonald of Sartell. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Teri Davis; brothers, Anthony, Nicholas and Roman; and sister, Mary Albertini.
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On this anniversary of Uncle Als death, I recall the crazy fishing trips to Mille Lacs I took as a boy with him, my dad and my uncle George. They were constantly joking and I was an appreciative audience. My hope is that they are all together now and the good times continue.
Michael Herman
May 8, 2020
rest in peace al
Larry zirbes
May 20, 2014
Very sorry to learn of Uncle Al's death. He was one of my favorite uncles and I have fond memories of our visits and the fishing trips to Mille Lacs he and Dad took me on when I was growing up. Aunt Sallie and my cousins have my condolences and prayers.
Michael Herman
May 16, 2014
So sorry about uncle Al's passing. He was a good man and will be missed by all.
Richard&Cheryl Albertini
May 14, 2014
So sorry Ruth and family for you loss. Would love to chat with you and catch up. "Mud" know how to get ahold of me at Lakes Gas Co.
May 14, 2014
Ruth, so sorry for your loss. I tried to reach you on facebook. would love to hear from you. Class of 71 friend. Deb Gohman/Hanson. Your brother "Mud" knows how to get ahold of me, he is a customer of mine at Lakes Gas.
May 14, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a nice kind neighbor. He will be missed.
Karen Krick
May 14, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was such a great kind neighbor. I will miss him.
May 14, 2014
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