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E. Wreigard Obituary
86, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on February 21, 2009. Allan was born in Sweden in 1922. He served in the Swedish Air Force during WW II. After that, he received a degree in chemistry and worked as a chemist. In 1947 he married Margit Svensson. In 1953, he moved to Minnesota with his wife and three young girls, but he maintained close ties with his friends and relatives in Sweden, traveling there often. He worked as a chemist for 3M for 36 years, where he also taught Swedish for the 3M Language Society for many years. In 1997, he and his wife moved to Sun City West, Arizona, but they maintained a half year residence at their cabin in the Brainerd, Minnesota area where he loved boating and fishing with his family every summer. Allan loved to dance, and was a member of the Twin Cities Swedish Folk Dance Group for many years; in Arizona, he danced for the Scandinavian Folk Dance Group of Arizona. He was a member of the Swedish Vasa Order of America for many years in both Minnesota and Arizona, serving as District Master for one year in Minnesota. In Minnesota, he was a member of the American Swedish Institute. He was elected Svenskarnas Dag "Swede of the Year" in 2002. In Arizona, he was a member and treasurer of Club Scandinavia of Sun City West for many years and was also a member of the Engineering Club. In Minnesota, he was a member and deacon of Arlington Hills Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minnesota for many years, and later a member of Cross Lake Lutheran in Cross Lake, Minnesota. In Arizona, he was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West. He volunteered in the Lutheran Thrift Shop for many years. He is survived by his wife, Margit; daughters: Eva Wreigard of New York City, New York, Monica (Bentley)Brooks of Carson City, Nevada, and Christina (Kenneth) Clemens of Fountain Hills, Arizona; grandchildren: Gillian Bleimann, Bentley Allan (Misty) Brooks, Barron Brooks, Charles Clemens and Sonia Clemens. A memorial service will be held March 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City West. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City West, or to a charity of your choice. Allan will be greatly missed by many relatives and friends in Sweden, Minnesota and Arizona.
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William Klein
March 4, 2009
Dear Margit and Family'
I send you my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Allan. I truly enjoyed knowing and working with him in my 9 years in the Industrial Tape Divsion at 3M. He always was a bright ray of sunshine at work and a really enjoyable person to see.
Sincerely,
William Klein
Dave, Sandy and Elaine Fabio
March 3, 2009
Dear Margrit and Family,
We were saddened to hear about Allan's death. Over the years, we have had a lot of good memories from the many enjoyable events and our family sends our deepest sympathy.
Jerry Vogler
March 2, 2009
Dear Margit,
I worked with you when I joined 3M in 1983. I enjoyed working with you. You would look at your watch and run off to the CT to run a few more test. You were energetic and positive. I remember Allan telling stories. I enjoyed them because of his combination of Swedish accent and wit. They were great. I also recall you talking about the grandchildren and going to the cabin. You always had a story about the grandchildren. I still smile when I think of you. My life is richer because I knew and worked with you and Allan. My prayers are with you and your family.
Denny Vogler
March 1, 2009
Dear Margit and Family,
I worked for Allan some 35 years ago in 3M Tape Analytical. I only had good supervisors but Allan was one of the better ones. You have our sympathy. God bless you.
Marty & Marlys Guse
March 1, 2009
Our beloved neighbor and friend "Arlen" :-) will be truely missed with his dry wit and amazing energy. Our sincere condolences to his wonderful family. Goodbye and God Bless you dear friend
Judy Minday
March 1, 2009
Dear Margit and family,
Dick and I were so saddened to see Allan's obituary in the paper. It was such a joy to see you at Susie's wedding and we were so looking forward to seeing you both at Laura's wedding. We have such wonderful memories of Allan and all the family. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Judy and Dick Minday
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