Alvin Steven Warpula

1934 - 2024

Alvin Steven Warpula passed away peacefully at The Waterview Woods in Eveleth, MN on Monday, October 26, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born on July 19, 1934, to Simon and Irene Warpula in Moose Lake, Minnesota.
Alvin was preceded in death by his father and mother, son, Timothy Alvin Warpula, his daughter-in­law, Laura Warpula as well as his siblings, Helmi Maki, Larry Warpula, Amanda Wojkciak, Sulo Warpula.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Grendahl Warpula, daughter, Cindy Lou Warpula, brother, Earl Warpula as well as by several nephews and nieces, Glen Tervola, adopted family, Jim and Kathie Crawford and family.
In 1959, Alvin met and fell in love with Carol, and they were married on September 26th at Faith Lutheran Church in Denham, Minnesota. They were able to celebrate their 65 years of marriage with family and friends. Alvin and Carol raised their two children in Babbitt where they shared their love of the outdoors, hunting, fishing, boating, gardening and camping.
Alvin at a young age worked with his father in the woods logging and later served in the Army for two and a half years. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Reserve and Cypress Mining for over 26 years. After retirement, Alvin enjoyed fishing, gardening, listening to his polka music as well as his daily trips to the senior citizen center for his coffee.
November 7, 2024 there will be a Celebration of Life at The Junction in Babbitt, Mn at 2:30 pm with lunch to follow. Internment will be on Friday at 10:00 am at the Argo Cemetery in Babbitt, MN. The family would like to thank the staff at The Waterview Woods, St. Mary's Hospice -East Range team, family and friends for all their prayers, love and support.
Arrangements are by Landmark Funeral Home.