Alvin “Al” Hein
Wednesday, March 18, 1936
Date of Death:
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Age:
81 years old
Wednesday, March 18, 1936
Date of Death:
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Age:
81 years old
Wednesday, March 18, 1936
Date of Death:
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Age:
81 years old
Alvin “Al” Hein
Alvin Willis Hein, 81 of Rochester died peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital on September 30, 2017.
Al “Jr.” was born in Rochester to Alvin and Edwina “Babe” Hein on March 18, 1936. He attended school in Rochester and graduated from Central High School in 1954. He married Ruth Gruenhaupt on December 29, 1957 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester. They were blessed with three children. Al retired from City of Rochester Park and Recreation Department after 47 years and was also a longtime member of the Rochester Eagles Club. He volunteered at the Eagles Cancer Telethon for many years. Al and Ruth are longstanding members of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Al loved spending time at the cabin in Wabasha, where he loved to fish and watch all the activity on the river. In his retirement, Al especially loved working for Bushel and Peck Apple Orchard near Lake City. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and they in turn loved listening to his many stories. Al’s main hobby was woodworking, and many people still enjoy sitting in his famous rocking chairs.
Al is survived by his wife Ruth of 59 years, children David (Debi) Hein of New Ulm, Kristi (Lincoln Bauman) Hein of Rochester, Jeff (Shelly) Hein of Rochester, four grandchildren, Michael (Sarah), Miranda (Brad Kronback), Cole, Riley, two great-grandchildren Zamara and Sam and his sister Jo Ann (Mike) Vath of Farmington.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a half-sister.
The Memorial Service for Al will be on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 11:00AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester with Pastor Adam Koglin officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church.
Memorials are preferred to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Rochester Eagles Cancer Telethon.
Condolences
The family of Alvin “Al” Hein has received the following condolences.
Ruth and family,
Deepest Sympathies to you all. I was so blessed to get to know Al. Hugs to you Ruth.
Jodie Bosma
Our heartfelt thoughts and well-wishes to you and your family, Jeff. Even though we are unable to attend the memorial/funeral, know that we are thinking of you and we hope that you enjoy reminiscing of all the great times had with your Dad and your family during this difficult time.
Brad, Lindee, Etta and Jasper
Ruth and family. We have known you for 26 years being your neighbor. Al loved hanging out with cory in the garage having a diet mt dew talking about where the best fishing was on the river, the twins, vikings and woodworking. cory will miss going out to breakfast without Al. We will remember Al with his smile and stories. Love and prayers to you all. julie and cory
Ruth- Dave, Kristi, Jeff & Shelly and family
Our sympathies to each of you at this time. We will always have fond memories of Al. Wayne will remember the handing off of the spatula in the kitchen at Redeemer for Easter breakfast! Al helped make Wayne feel part of the church and being involved down in the kitchen.
God's peace to you all
Sally and Wayne
Julie and I were blessed to have lived on 17 1/2 Street, across the street from Ruth and Al. Al Hein was a good man; friendly and considerate to us and our new family. He was a master of chicken BBQs and the block party for the neighborhood. Al connected us with new friends and opportunities throughout the City of Rochester. He introduced me to the Eagles and I became a member. We remember his big laugh and strong desire to have a good, honest conversation. We are forever grateful for all your generosity as our memories never fade from our days in Minnesota. May God bless you Al Hein.
Dear Hein family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Love the picture you used here as that is the way I remember Al, with a big smile on his face.
May God give you comfort and peace.
Rob & Jennifer Ahrens
Ruth, Dave, Kristi, Jeff and family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I have sweet memories as I'm sure you all do as well. Until you are reunited with him again, hold your memories close. Love to you all.
~Wendy Olson Daniels
My condolences to Als family and sister Jo Ann. He was a wonderful brother in law and will be missed by all who knew him.