Al DeWall

Alvin DeWall, 77, of Litchfield died Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in Litchfield. A Celebration of Life is planned for Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the American Legion, 222 N Sibley in Litchfield from 1 - 3 pm. Military Honors will be held at 2 pm.

He was born in St. James MN on February 7, 1947. The family moved to Nevis, MN where he graduated high school in 1965. He graduated from Dunwoody College studying electronics. He married Mary Urdahl in 1969 and moved to Litchfield in 1970 where he worked for Falknor’s Appliance as a TV repairman and later became an electrical lineman for the City of Litchfield. In 1983 the family moved to Buffalo, where Al continued working as an electrical lineman. He retired and moved to AZ in 2012. Al and Mary just recently moved back to Litchfield.

Al enjoyed all card games, especially poker. One great joy was teaching and playing cards with the grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening and was a black belt in karate. While enjoying retirement living in AZ, he learned to play pickleball and often played 5 days a week.

Al served in the Army from 1966-68 and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was a former commander at the American Legion Post 104 in Litchfield and was a bartender there for several years. 

Al is survived by his wife, Mary, of 55 years. Sons: Shawn of AZ and Robert of MN, and Daughter Heather of MT. Grandchildren Calvin, Elise, Weston, and Johnny DeWall of MN and Carter and Tanner Fust of MT. Brothers: James (Karen) of MN and Daryl (Carla) of AZ ; sisters & brothers-in-law Irene Samec , Hazel & Gaylen Kehoe, Evelyn & Mike Levchak, Wally Eddy, all of MN along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Josephine (Gappa) DeWall and a brother Thomas.