Alvin J. Allers

Alvin J. Allers, 92, of Goodhue, passed away October 14, 2014 at the Seminary Home. Alvin was born in Goodhue to Peter and Hilda (Behrens) Allers on October 3, 1922. He graduated from Goodhue High School and Dunwoody Institute of Minneapolis. Alvin then joined the Navy SeaBees serving from 1943 until 1946. On September 16, 1950, he married Shirley Hanson. Al owned Allers Construction and Allers Hardware. He and Shirley retired in 1994. Alvin was involved in many organizations in Goodhue including St. Peter's Lutheran Church, the Evergreen Cemetery Board, the Goodhue Firemen, and the Goodhue Commercial Club. He enjoyed woodworking, bowling, and hunting and fishing in his early years.

Alvin is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Nancy (Charles) Larsen of Morristown, Karen (Randy) Stein of Red Wing, John (Teresa) Allers of Rochester; grandchildren, Josh (Melissa) Larsen of Albertville, Danielle (Andy) Lawler of London, England, Emily Allers of Scottsdale, AZ, and Molly Larsen of Northfield; great-grandchildren, Mira and Kyla Larsen; one brother Robert (Bev) Allers of Goodhue; a step-brother, John (Bev) Stueber of Austin, TX; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Edna Allers; a sister in infancy; and a brother-in-law, Stan Hanson.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2014 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, with Reverend Randall Kuznicki. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

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Visitation

OCT 20. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Goodhue, MN

Service

OCT 20. 11:00 AM (CDT)

St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Goodhue, MN