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Alvin Krell Obituary
Alvin Krell, Jr.
SPRINGFIELD - Alvin Krell, Jr., 81, of Springfield, IL died at home on Friday, September 3, 2010 at 5:50 pm. He was born November 20, 1928 in Springfield to Alvin and Bertha Sembell Krell, who preceded him in death. He married Marjorie Cook on January 14, 1962 and she survives. He is also survived by 3 daughters; Karen (husband: Patrick) Simmons of Herriman, UT, Susan (husband: Robert) Palyo of Los Angeles, CA, and Amy P. Krell of Africa; 2 granddaughters, Michelle Simmons and Easton Palyo; 1 brother, Carl W. (wife, Sherry Lu) Krell of Bettendorf, IA and several nieces and nephews.
Alvin was a graduate of Harvard Park Grade School, Springfield High School, Springfield Junior College in Illinois, and the University of Illinois. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed at Alvin Krell Co. and later at various companies as an engineer, including Fiat Allis, and his own company.
He was a lifelong Lutheran Christian and a devoted member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church. Alvin was also a member of the Automotive Engineers International and American Materials Society. He enjoyed working with his mind and hands and especially loved trains.
A visitation will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Staab Funeral Home. There will be a lie in state from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Glen VanderKloot officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church or Wycliffe Bible Translators.
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Memories and Condolences
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Hank & Diane Greenholdt
September 9, 2010
Marge & Girls: Please accept our condolences at the loss of Al. Many years have passed since we saw him, but we still see him in our minds and the good memories remain vivid.
September 8, 2010
Dear Amy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you say your final goodbyes to your Dad here on earth and look forward to meeting him again in heaven.
Love,
Connie VanNattan, Morton IL
Kevin Krell
September 7, 2010
To my favorite Uncle . I will always cherish the times we talked and spent together . You will be missed .
Shirley Timms Shaifer
September 7, 2010
Marge, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
September 7, 2010
What a priviledge we had to know and share our life with Al. He was an example and inspiration to all who knew him. He will be sorely missed but we know that he is with our Lord.
WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT
ENTER NOW INTO THE JOY OF THE LORD.
Alda and Don Beemer
Stacey (Kuhns) Ballweg
September 7, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorry. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you.
Marlene DeYoung Wiker
September 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Susan (Nelson) Kessler
September 6, 2010
My deepest sympathies to your family, Marge, Amy and Susan. Mr. Krell always stopped to talk to me when we saw each other. One of my fondest memories was when we were both stuck at S & K Pontiac waiting for our cars, maybe about a year ago. He was my favorite Sunday school teacher, and I remember how much he loved Brad. May you know comfort in your time of sorrow.
Robert Pzlyo
September 6, 2010
He was the kindest people I ever met.
there was nothing that he would not do
for you.I was proud that he was my father
in law.I will truly miss him.
Tom Wright
September 6, 2010
Yes, from all of us in Wyoming. Al brightened our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. His kindness and careful attitude toward the world around him will be remembered.
September 6, 2010
Marjorie and family:
May time heal your sorrow and may your warmest memories remain.
Our Sincere Sympathy
Eleanor Schweitzer Sakris and the 1946 Class of SHS
Nancy Darnell
September 6, 2010
To all of Al's family from all of us in Newcastle, Wyoming: our loving sympathy. We remember fondly Al's visits to Wyoming. Al was a very kind and caring man whom we are proud to call cousin. Our hearts are with you now and in the days to come. Nancy, Helen, Tom and all of our families
Juy Livingston
September 6, 2010
To the Krell family,
You have my sincere sympathy. Al was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed by everyone. He was the only man in our Bible study and we all enjoyed his input and views.
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