Alfred J. "Big Al" Dresen

RACINE - Alfred J. Dresen, age 64, surrounded by his family passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center following a battle with cancer. Alfred was born in Racine, February 20, 1944, son of the late Alfred C. and Rita C. (nee: Smetana) Dresen. Al graduated from St. Catherine's High School 'Class of 1963.' From 1965 until 1967 he served in the United States Army stationed in Germany. On April 29, 1978, in Racine he was united in marriage to Sharon L. Wosyk. He had been employed by Western Publishing for seventeen years and retired from Andis Clipper in 2003. After retirement, he worked part time at the Metro Auto Auction with the Tuesday Men's Club. Al was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Racine Moose Lodge #437, and the Lake Arrowhead Association. Al was a Packer fan and an avid golfer who enjoyed golfing Saturday mornings at Johnson Park. Above all he treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Sharon; his two children, Samuel (Shea) Peach, Susan (Jeremiah) Barkley; his eight grandchildren, Misti, Cassie, Alex, Alyssa, Samantha, Harley, Gabby, J.J.; brothers and sisters, Larry (Mary) Dresen of Nashville, Tenn., Mike (Julie) Dresen of Nekoosa, Mary (Bob) Pavlat of Racine, Jim Dresen and Chere LeClair of Racine; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Carol (Doug) Green, John Wosyk, both of Racine; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Laura Quinn. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Monday from 4 until 7 p.m. Private funeral services will be held followed by interment at the Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to all of Al's caregivers for their loving and compassionate care. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888