JIM HULTMAN
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Sunday, March 13, 2022
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Sharon Affeldt > brother , Gerold "Gary" Dean Affeldt 02.12.22
Gerold “Gary” Dean Affeldt was born June 25, 1947 in Alexandria, MN to Marlin Affeldt and Verna (Johnson) Kucera. After Dean was born, doctors didn’t expect him to live more than 6 days due to birth defects, but Dean overcame their expectations. When he was four years old his family moved out to North Dakota. After a couple of years, the family moved back to the Alexandria area where Dean completed his education through the special education program. In October 1963, he was confirmed in a private ceremony. One of the proudest moments of Dean’s life was when he became a godfather to his niece, Kimberly, in 1967.
In the early 70s, he bought his one and only home in Alexandria and continued to prove his independence and successes. Dean held various working jobs throughout the years, but was best known for being the Watkins Salesman. His favorite jobs included working at Kyle’s Barbershop and at the Sports Den with his sister and her husband. He was able to help customers, sell products, and even learned how to use the cash register. In the late 70s, Dean got the opportunity to help Ma Plaster with her venture to help troubled teens in the area. He soon became Ma’s right-hand man and would help the teens in whatever way he could.
Dean was actively involved in the Alexandria First Free Methodist Church. He loved being involved in all of the church activities such as the garage sale for the community, was a church board member, and was the tech for Sunday services. Dean had always felt welcome and proud to be a member. Two of Dean’s biggest passions were helping people and riding his bike. He has ridden numerous miles including trips to St. Cloud and Montevideo. Dean has been a part of the Alexandria community and landscape for 74 years and will be remembered by all the people whose lives he’s touched.
Dean passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after living a full life despite all of the odds against him. He is survived by his two sisters: Sharon (Dennis) Nack and Debra Klinghagen; one step-sister: Denise (Jeff) Boudreaux; his sister-in-law: Deb Affeldt; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Dean is preceded in death by his parents; his brother: Brent Affeldt; his step-dad: David Kucera; his step-mom: Vivian Affeldt; his brother-in-law: Leon Klinghagen.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022, 3:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN with visitation from 1:00-3:00 p.m. This service will be live-streamed and recorded for family and friends to view from Dean’s obituary page on the Anderson Funeral Home website at 3:00 PM on Saturday.
https://www.andersonfuneral.net/obituary/GeroldGary-Affeldt
Monday, February 7, 2022
Sue Kalland > Husb, Al DeBortoli 01.01.2022
Albert “Al” Elido DeBortoli passed away on January 1, 2022, due to complications from heart surgery.
On June 2, 1944, he was born to Elido Tony DeBortoli and Edna Louise Freeman in Greenville, California. He graduated from Chiloquin High School in Chiloquin, Oregon, and attended Oregon Technical Institute. He spent 26 years in the Navy and was very proud of his service and had a significant commitment to his country. After retiring from the Navy, he drove a charter bus for many years with which he enjoyed all of the adventures. Al then drove a truck over the road for Terry Clark Trucking, traveling the west coast. He then settled in with a local company driving for United Materials for many years, where he enjoyed the work and friendships he made over the years. Al enjoyed playing golf, watching western movies, playing piano and the accordion, rodeos, football, bowling with his friends, and he was an avid San Francisco 49er fan. He loved the open road and traveled with Sue to visit California, Washington State, and Minnesota. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports in CA and traveled to WA to watch his granddaughter ride her horses. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elido Tony Debortoli and Edna Louise Freeman; and a sister, Diana Eck. Al is survived by his wife, Sue; a brother, Ray; daughter, Melissa; son, Michael (Jodi); daughter, Amanda (Jesse) Goff; and grandchildren, Hailey, Hannah, Kaelynn, Whitney, and Hope. Al will forever be remembered for his contagious laugh, love for music, and love for his country. A service will be held at a later date.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
CLASSMATE > Beth McKAY Teeuwen Died 12.26.2021
Obituary
Elizabeth "Beth" Helen (McKay) Teeuwen, born April 3rd, 1949, died on December 26th, 2021. A widow at her death, she was married to Paul until his passing in October 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents: George and Myrtle McKay of Alexandria. Beth is survived by her brother: Bill McKay; and her two children: Stephanie (Paul) Drange and Christopher (Cecilia) Teeuwen. She had 5 adoring grandchildren: Noah (12), Carlos (12), George (10), Elsa (8), and Jack (6). Beth will always be remembered for her quick wit, generous spirit, and never-ending honesty. She enjoyed working as a social worker for Douglas County and her travels in retirement that followed. She would not want us to travel in this cold winter weather, so a celebration of her life will be held in May 2022.
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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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