Alan Lee McDougall
October 12, 1956 ~ March 1, 2025
Born in:
Breckenridge, MN
Resided in:
Fargo, ND
Alan Lee McDougall was born on October 12, 1956, to Neil and Valeria (Veit) McDougall in Breckenridge, MN. Al spent his earliest years on the family farm in Antelope Township, Richland County with his four brothers and three sisters. As the youngest sibling of 8, he was a fighter from the beginning.
Al attended Wyndmere Public Schools from first grade through seventh grade. The family moved to Fargo the summer of 1969. Al attended 8th grade at Holy Spirit and then Fargo Shanley High School where he played basketball and ran cross country. Al also played Fargo Legion baseball throughout high school and graduated from Shanley in 1974.
After high school, Al worked several years for the Otis Elevator Company. On December 2, 1980, he married Victoria Cowman. During a span of over 30 years in the sales business, he worked for Global Electric Motorcars, Sugar Sand Marine and most recently with Corwin Automotive Group. He thoroughly enjoyed striking up a conversation with everyone and would do anything for anyone.
Al’s greatest joy in life was being a father to his two children, Vanessa and Jeffrey (JD), and grandpa to his three grandchildren, Teo, Naimah and Jeriah. Al was known by his kids and grandchildren for making the best banana pancakes, a recipe no one has been able to replicate.
When Al wasn’t working or spending time with his kids, you would find him on the golf course, watching football or spending time with family or friends. Al is survived by his children Vanessa (Jared) Duran and JD McDougall, grandchildren, Teo Duran, Naimah and Jeriah McDougall; his three sisters, MaryBeth (Gary) Fox, Marlys (Paul) Dotzenrod, Barb (Paul) Geier; three brothers, David (Rosemary), James (Mary Maruska), and Kent (Margie); sister-in-law LuAnn McDougall; many nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Keith McDougall; and nephew, Chris McDougall. Al’s unwavering determination to live life to the fullest and optimistic spirit will leave a lasting legacy in all those he encountered throughout his life.
A celebration of life will be held at Boulger Funeral Home Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10am with visitation one hour prior. Please visit https://www.ethoscare.org/donate/ to make a donation in memory of Al McDougall.
Services
Visitation - Saturday: August 30, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Celebration of Life - Saturday: August 30, 2025 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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So sorry to hear about Al. Sending prayers to all. So many good memories with Al and Keith and Kent and Jim playing softball at Michelson Field.
Prayers for the family. I graduated high school with Al and remained friends for 50 years. I was lucky enough to visit with him a few times after he was hospitalized. I was impressed with his attitude and courage dealing with his cancer. Godspeed Al
So long, Al.
When I saw Al at the reunion this summer, he did not say a word about his cancer. Al was always positive and friendly to me. Your smile and laugh will be missed. RIP Al.
Sadly, he was not diagnosed until late in August, but had not been feeling well for quite awhile. We miss him so much. He was quite the brother!
Al,
Thank you for being a great baseball coach. Under you, Mr. King and Mr. Murdoch, I really learned a lot….not only regarding the game, but how to be part of a great team for three years in the Babe Ruth league for Moose Lodge. I still often think of those times, being some of my best formative years and how well the three of you really developed us as players and team mates.
RIP Al, I will never forgot all you really did do for us young guys.
P.S – my fingers still ache thinking of those finger flick exercises you taught us! 👍
RIP Al
Gary Markey