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Albert Muckenthaler Obituary
93, went peacefully to be with his beloved Joan and God. He was born in Phoenix in 1916 to German immigrant parents. He graduated from Brophy Jesuit High School 1934, and served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946. Before and after the war, Al worked for the Cudahy Meat Packing plant where his father had been employed. Al eventually retired as a Zone Manager for IDS Investments. He and Joan were married nearly 63 years, a treasure which sustained him until his own dying. Al contributed his talents as a welder and handyman to his parish and neighborhood for decades. He and Joan were founding, active members of St. Theresa Catholic Church. After Joan's death, he continued as a faithful prayer warrior for our armed forces at the Thursday evening Rosary. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Al made friends everywhere he went: so long and many thanks to Lucy, Cindy, Greg, the pharmacy staff at CVS, the Wound Center staff at Az Heart Hosp, Leading the Way group at St. Theresa, the staff at Scottsdale Village Sq, and the staff
at Gayle's Manor East. Mass of the Resurrection is at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5001 East Thomas Road. Interment immediately after Mass at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
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Tammy Parker
October 13, 2010
While I never had the chance to meet Mr. Muckenthaler in person, I did have the honor of talking with him via telephone while working on the historic Tovrea Castle project. I feel blessed that he shared several wonderful memories of his growing up in Phoenix such as the fun of waterskiing on the canal by way of car power and a tow rope (which no one should actually do then much less now), his father working at the nearby packing plant and visiting Della Tovrea as a child and in later years, and his much loved and sorely missed Joan. He even spoke of a short film they had of their wedding day here in town which he later had transferred to VHS - I never saw the video but it sounded very special - he was so proud of his wedding day and his bride. My condolences to his extended family and friends. He no doubt will certainly be missed.
Respectfully,
Tammy Parker, 602 262-5071
City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department
Tom Eldridge
October 12, 2010
May God and Joan welcome you to heaven. All of your old friends (including me) will miss you!
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