Alvin C. Wanner Jr.
March 8, 1951 ~ April 15, 2023
Born in:
Bismarck, North Dakota
Resided in:
Audubon, Minnesota
Alvin’s service will be live streamed below:
Alvin C. Wanner Jr. “Poppy”, 72, Audubon, Minn., died Saturday, April 15, in his granddaughter’s home under the care of Ethos Hospice after a 5 year battle with lung cancer.
Poppy was born March 8th, 1951 to Alvin Wanner Sr. and Sarah (Heinle) Wanner in Bismarck, ND. He graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1969. After high school he joined the Army. He was united in marriage to Cora Lynn Morud on November 21, 1970 and they shared two children together. They later divorced. Poppy was an over the road truck driver for over 35 years. After his second retirement from trucking, he worked at Sears and Menards in Detroit Lakes. He finally retired in December 2021.
Poppy enjoyed fishing and hunting. You could often find him sitting on the end of the dock in a recliner and a fishing rod in his hand. He also enjoyed spending time with his best friends, Steve and Dave Stabnow, watching football, hockey, and attending sporting shows in the area. In the evenings you could find him by a campfire with his dear neighbors that became like family. He was ready to crack a joke at every opportunity and we will miss the endless laughs he was able to provide. Poppy would often “give” people nicknames that would stick whether they liked it or not. It may not have always been a nice nickname but often was a show of respect.
In February, he was able to take a family vacation with his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. He coined this his “make a wish cruise.” We will be forever grateful for the memories made during this special time. One of these memories included him riding a roller coaster on the boat!
There are not enough words to describe our Poppy but we will leave you with a couple of his token phrases to remember him by. “What the hell,” “holy sheep shit,” and “back atcha.”
He is survived by his son Paul (Julee) Wanner, their children Shaun (Chelsey) Sinner, Ariah Pavola, and Kaden Pavola. Daughter Pam (Andy) Mjoness, their children Cassie (Michelle) Amundson, Micaela (Aaron) Sisk, Brenna Mjoness (Cole Crompton) and Kaeson Mjoness. His great-grandchildren J and Xavier Amundson. His sister Dar (Bill) Waldron and brother Andy (Joann) Wanner. His beloved dog Charlie and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Sarah Wanner and brother Larry Wanner.
Services
Funeral: April 22, 2023 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Visitation: April 22, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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You will be missed. Rest in peace!
Brian and I will remember him with smiles. We came to enjoy his quick wit and smiles while watching his grandkids play hockey. Thinking of all of you!
You will be forever missed Uncle Jr.
FYI- I have known the Wanners since the 1950’s as they were neighbors to us (John and Katie Anderson).
Later in the 1950’s they had moved and haven’t had contact since then.
The Bagans and Thorsons have a cabin two doors from Al at the lake. Al was part of our daily life there. He and Charlie would wander over, with a can of beer or two, and hang around our campfire for as long as we could hold him. The last couple of summers he would roll over in his golf cart. He loved to roll up silently behind me, and wait until I was startled. We love his dry wit, his sarcastic comments, and we grew to love and respect him for the good, salt-of-the earth guy he is, and a Veteran.
Al was our fix-it guy. Lawnmower won’t start, walk over to Al’s and get him. He loved to sit quietly with his wry smile, while I struggled to fix something, then make a smart aleck comment and show me how to do it. He was also our rescue guy. A few times our boat failed on the lake, and we would call Al who would come and tow us in, but we had to endure a little ridicule first.
He knew where our key was hidden, and after a few years, I was proud when he showed me where his was. I also felt special to have permission to go in his shop and borrow any tool I needed. Al had every tool known to mankind.
I could go on and on, but we will be telling ‘Al’ stories forever around our campfire.
Wanner Family so very sorry for your loss. May all your “Happy Memories” give you some comfort at this time and in the future