Alphonse J. “Al” Loehr, age 93 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, March 1 at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Rick Aubol officiating. Inurnment was held in the parish cemetery.
Alphonse Joseph Loehr was born January 11, 1928 in Spring Hill Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Mathias and Theresia (Gardner) Loehr. Al farmed west of Spring Hill until moving to Sauk Centre in 1965. He worked for Walker Furniture for 17 years and then worked at Holy Family School as a janitor. Al was a member of Saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre and Catholic United Financial. He enjoyed bowling, taking rides out in the country to look at crops, playing cards, and taking an occasional bus trip to the casino.
Survivors include his brother, Joseph (Jeanette) Loehr of Melrose; and many nieces and nephews.
Al was preceded in death by his parents; and brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Genevieve Loehr.
Serving as urn bearer was Lee Loehr. Cross bearer was Judy Roehl, scripture bearer was Anita Arceneau, and the reader was Judy Roehl.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.