Albert “Al” Harry Hovda
Tuesday, September 21, 1948
Date of Death:
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Age:
63 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday February 16, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday February 17, 2012
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Friday February 17, 2012
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Tuesday, September 21, 1948
Date of Death:
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Age:
63 years old
Tuesday, September 21, 1948
Date of Death:
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Age:
63 years old
Albert “Al” Harry Hovda
The funeral service for Albert Harry Hovda will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2012 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul E. Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester with military rights provided by the American Legion Post 92. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2012 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Albert Harry Hovda, 63, of Rochester died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in Duluth MN.
Al, as he was known to his family and friends, was born September 21, 1948 in the Township of Pleasant Grove MN. He grew up in Marion MN and later moved to Rochester where he met and married Mary Margotta in 1969.
Al was a loving and devoted husband and father . Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting morel mushrooms, digging up ginseng, hunting and especially fishing. He loved sharing his love of the outdoors with his family and friends, especially his grandkids.
Al was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and had worked for Dallas Truck Center in Rochester as well as a member of the Carpet Layers Union. He and his wife were also the owners of “The Bait Box” in Rochester for many years.
He is survived by his wife Mary Hovda (Margotta), two daughters, Melissa (Britt )Hovda-Anderson ,Karen (Jerome)Krampitz. Six Grandchildren, Cady (Jon) Anderson, Corissa (Mike) Anderson, Alyssa Krampitz, Colin Krampitz, Christianna Anderson, and Riley Krampitz. One Great-Grandchild, Dakotah Anderson, all of Rochester. Two Brothers, Ronald Hovda of Marion, and Robert (Jeanie) Hovda of Wabasha.
He was preceded in death by his son, Richard Hovda; mother, Luella Thompson; grandson, Matthew, his niece Selina Hovda, and his uncle Gib.
Condolences
The family of Albert “Al” Harry Hovda has received the following condolences.
Sorry to hear about your loss, Mary.
After reading Al's obituary I started to remember all the fun times I had growing up. Fishing on the Zumbro and all the deer hunting we did with the whole gang. I remember the overnight parties in my mom "Karen" and dad "Howard's" basement. Later in my life it woud be the trips to the Dallas Truck Center I think I enjoyed the most. I knew I would see Al there and reminisce. Maybe he would even work on my truck when I left it there.
Again I would like to say I am sorry for you and your family's loss.
Roger and Vickie McDonough
Long time no see, we hope the Hovdas and Margottas are doing ok in this time of sorrow
Rich & Mary Freytag
Mary, we are so sorry to hear of Al's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
We are sorry to hear of of Al's passing. We have many fond memories of him. May your memories give you comfort in the days to come. You are in our prayers.
sorry to here about you lost. remembering all great time we had when we were young. sending you are deepest sympathy. Ron and Mary Mulholland/ Cochrane wi.
Mary, Just read about Al on the computer. So sorry ,I know it has been a strugle for some time. I will drop in on you somtime in the Spring. Thoughts & Prayers, Marilyn
Be at peace, Mary . The Lord has called Al and freed him from all earthly pain and suffering . No one and nothing can take him away from you ever again . He will be in my Holy Hour prayers .
Mary, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will miss the love of your life dearly but remember he is at peace now. The young man you fell in love with all those years ago will be waiting for you when you are reunited in spirit. Call me if you need anything. Patty
Mary, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will miss the love of your life dearly but remember he is at peace now. The young man you fell in love with all those years ago will be waiting for you when you are reunited in spirit. Call me if you need anything. Patty
I just found out and I felt I had to drop a few words.I had the pleasure of working with Al when I was a young man .I also knew his daughter Melissa , so I felt the need to offer a few words to help you get threw this tough time. Remember that he will allways be with you and will be waiting for you when it is your time to go to the other side .He was a great man to joke around with . I also remember as a young man all the help he gave on fishing tips when he had the Bait Box . He is going to be truly missed .God Bless and Best Wishes for all the family...Kind Regards..Dan Fosdick
I am out of town, and I just heard about Al.. I am so sorry Mary, and I hope you can find some peace thru your family and friends. I won't be back in Mn. until in March, I will call you then. I don't have your phone # here. Love, Rosemerry