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Obituary
Lewandowski, Alphonse ‘Al' age 84, of Foley, died November 10, 2007. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at St. John's Catholic Church, Foley. Visitation, 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Foley Funeral Home in Foley after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Al Lewandowski was born March 13, 1923 in Alberta Township, Benton County to Enoch and Anna (Wojciechowski) Lewandowski. He married Adel Pekarek October 8, 1947 at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Brennyville. He had lived most of his life and farmed for a time in Alberta Township. He was an accomplished auto mechanic and worked for Murphy Chevrolet in Foley for 20 years. Al then worked for the Benton County Highway Department for 11 years, retiring in 1981. He was a volunteer for the Foley Fire Department for many years where he served as Fire Chief. Al enjoyed hunting & fishing and meals at Jax Restaurant with his family and friends. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and the Foley Knight's of Columbus, Bishop Marty Council #3603. He is survived by his sons, Alan (Joyce), Austin, TX; Adrian (Karen), Maplewood, brothers and sisters, Irene Greiner, Orange, CA; Norbert, Foley; Thomas, Sartell; Florence Gotvald, Foley; Dennis, Littleton, CO; Lee, Scandia, and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Adel, June 13, 1962, son, Gerard Galen, January 19, 1952 , brothers and sisters; Dorothy (Sr. Noel), Rosella (Sr. Veronica), Louis, Sylvester, Jerome (Jim), Catherine Dorothy (Konen), Herman Carl and Leroy (Roy). Memorial are preferred in lieu of flowers. Foley Funeral Home 320-968-7111
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Guest Book
I always enjoyed Al's sense of humor and generosity. I was once having lunch with a friend at a Foley restaurant and spotted Al. When the time came for the bill, he had already picked it up. He came by our table to chat afterwards. I was able to help him once when my wife and I were driving past his house and I saw him struggling to push a large TV up a ramp to a dumpster. Yes, he actually cleaned some out. I made a U-turn to help him and we visited awhile. He always stopped to talk.
Mark Gotvald
November 19, 2007 | Pleasant Hill, CA
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I dont remember ever meeting cousin Al,but I am sure he was a wonderful person. From reading his tributes he led a long and loving life and has gone to his just rewards. We can all be happy for that.
Margi (Lewandowski)Bettelyoun
daughter of Pete Lewandowski
grandaughter of Andrew Lewandowski
Margi Bettelyoun
November 17, 2007 | Oglala, SD
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My grandfather is an incredibly special person, and he will be sorely missed. Nothing about Grandpa Al's life was quiet--not his bright blue house, not his multitude of televisions sets, and definitely not his sense of humor! He claimed to be quiet as a church mouse, but anyone spending more than a few minutes in his presence knew that wasn't really the case. Grandpa knew how to make the best of any situation, and maintained an aura of mischief, even in the later years in the nursing home....
Kathryn "Katie" Lewandowski
November 16, 2007 | Woodbury, MN
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I too have many fond memories of Al. I will miss that great big smile that he seemed to have for everyone.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Randy Lewandowski (son to LeRoy Lewandowski)
Randy Lewandowski
November 16, 2007 | Minneapolis
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Sending out our prayers and sympathy to the family of Al.
(Jackie is the daughter of Al's sister Kathy Konen)
John, Jackie & Jen Beach
November 15, 2007 | MN
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Al was a special Uncle and Mentor to me. He always helped me with my '57 Chevy. He had such a great personality and leaves many fond memories. He always had time to talk and visit with you.
Gerry Gotvald
November 15, 2007 | Huntsville, AL
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With our deepest sympathy to the families of Al and our friends Dennis, Lee and Florence
Jim & Janet Rudnitski
Fridley, Mn.
Jim Rudnitski
November 14, 2007 | Fridley, MN
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Herman, Roy & Al at the home place
Al was continually happy. I visited him on Wednesday, 3 days before he passed. When I asked how we ws doing, he responded with a smile and an "OK" sign with his fingers. Earlier in life, I recall staying over with Al, Alan and Ade on Saturday nights, staying awake nearly all night, then heading out with the boys to deliver the Sunday newspaper in Al's chevy Corvair sometime around 2:00 AM.
Clyde Lewandowski
November 14, 2007 | St. Cloud, MN
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