Alvin John Stangl

Alvin John Stangl 75 year-old resident of Pierz, MN passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 at his home in Pierz, MN with his family by his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pierz, MN with Rev. Kenneth Popp officiating and Father Al Stangl and Father David Maciej con-celebrating. Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. on Monday and from 9:30-10:30 A.M. on Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, MN. Christian Mothers rosary will be said at 4:30 P.M with Parish Prayers at 7:00 P.M. and the Knights of Columbus Office of the Dead at 7:30 P.M. all on Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pierz, MN. Funeral arrangements are with the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz, MN. Alvin was born on August 29, 1937 on the family farm to Frank and Francis (Kruschek) Stangl. He was united in marriage to Carol Blade on August 23, 1969 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz, MN. Together Alvin and Carol raised 10 children; two of which were taken at a young age. Alvin farmed for over 50 years on the original Stangl homestead, drove bus, was a security guard, drove limousine, and was a playground supervisor. Alvin enjoyed many things in his life including; trips with his wife, time with his family at their lake home, taking grandkids for a four wheeler ride, snowmobiling, playing cards, a trip to the casino, coffee and small talk often telling a joke or two, and sometimes just a drive to enjoy the fall colors. Alvin is survived by wife, Carol Stangl of Pierz; sons, Steve (Terry) of Hillman, Brian of Pierz, Todd of Pierz, Kevin (Cindy) of St. Cloud, Mike (Chris) of Pierz, and Tim (Staci) of Fort Ripley; daughters, Jeni (Brad) of Rice and Rebecca of Pierz; sister, Marie of Buckman; brothers, Richard (Arlene) of Buckman, Herman (Francis) of Buckman, Clarence (Judi) of Maple Plain, and Father Alfred Stangl of St. Cloud; sister-In-law, Elaine Blade of Hutchinson; and 16 grandchildren. Alvin was preceded in death by sons, Troy and Jody Stangl; granddaughter, Chenell Stangl; parents, Frank and Francis Stangl; sisters, Evelyn Dehler, Elaine Kummet, Margaret Athman; in-laws, Richard and Shirley Brennan, Richard Blade, Paul and Wilhelmina Blade, Lampert Pohlkamp, Louis Kummet, Lawrence Dehler and Norbert Athman. Honorary Bearers: Grandchildren: Kyler, Darren, Breanna, Isaac, Erin, Jordan, Blake, Ryan, Katelyn, Derek, Kyle, Austin, Zachary, Emma, Kendra, and Brayden Active Bearers: Sons: Steve, Brian, Todd, Kevin, Mike, and Tim

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Alvin John Stangl

August 29, 1937 - April 13, 2013