Alan Lee Chamberlain

Alan Lee Chamberlain (67) died June 27, 2025, surrounded by family at the University of Minnesota Medical Center from a pulmonary embolism. Al was a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend.
Al was born on May 26, 1958, in Montevideo, MN, to Jeraldine and Theodore Chamberlain, the second of their four children. He graduated from Montevideo Senior High School in 1976 where he was class president and acclaimed for his performance in basketball, football, and track & field. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from North Dakota State University. After working as an engineer for several years, he received his MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He worked as a management consultant in the healthcare industry for over 20 years, including a long stint with UnitedHealth Group.
Al loved to travel with friends and family (particularly to Florida and Mexico) to soak in the sun. He also cherished his summers spent in the company of loved ones at the family cabin on Lake Minnewaska. The lake place was somewhere he enjoyed, beginning as a young boy with his sisters and throughout his life, up to this most recent Father's Day weekend spent with his children. The weekend ended with lunch at his favorite restaurant, Pizza Ranch. He enjoyed a few years of retirement, which were filled with early morning swims, long walks, wildlife watching, visits with friends, and almost daily photography of sunrises and sunsets, which he joyfully shared with his loved ones. In recent years he took many trips to Ohio filled with sporting events with his girlfriend's family.
Al was blessed with many talents, which he parlayed into a series of hobbies and interests that he pursued throughout life. From his intellect to his athleticism, his dance moves, and his goofball humor, he shared his blessings and the things he loved most with those around him.
Al was infamous for his practical jokes and his winking sense of humor. His 2025 New Year's resolution was to be even funnier than he was the year before. He also always insisted that "old age" was 10 years older than whatever age he was at the time. His laugh and mischievous smile will be missed, but his jokes and the joy that they inspired will live on.
He was an avid outdoorsman who found his spirituality in the wild places of the world, whether it was knee deep in the prairie potholes of Minnesota and North Dakota, sitting in a deer stand, or going on a hike.
He coached his son in every sport he could, selflessly pouring himself into the job of teaching, molding, and mentoring not only his son, but numerous other young athletes over the years.
Al's final birthday was filled with many of his favorite things. It started with shelling (a new favorite hobby) on Sanibel Island before he, his daughter, and his girlfriend went to a beach on Captiva where they spent hours floating in the warm water and talking. The cherry on top was a go-to meal that featured his favorite dessert, Key Lime Pie. He and his daughter agreed it was a "perfect" day.
Alan is survived by his children Alexander Chamberlain of Robbinsdale, MN, and Kathryn Chamberlain of St. Louis Park, MN; his girlfriend Jackie Caprella and family of Lima, OH; his step children Amanda (Shawn) Kronebusch of Elizabeth, CO, Alexandra Rostad of Charleston, SC, Mason Rostad of Atwater, MN; 3 siblings: Lori (Leo) Vadnais of Murdock, MN, Sara (Gregg) Wilking of Montevideo, MN and Dr. Carol (Donnie) Chamberlain-Smith of Arlington, TX; nieces and nephews: Marie (Brandon) Navara (née Vadnais), Chris (McCall) Vadnais, Christine (Jason) Fisher (née Schultz), Dr. Daniel Schultz, and Melissa (TJ) Upchurch (née Schultz). He is also survived by many treasured great-nieces, great-nephews, dear friends, and family. Al was preceded in death by his former partner Amy Rostad and his parents, Jeraldine and Theodore Chamberlain.
Memorial service details will be posted to his CaringBridge. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to Ducks Unlimited to conserve and protect threatened waterfowl habitat.