Alvin Leroy Jekel
August 10, 1928 - February 16, 2014
Alvin L. Jekel of Seattle, Washington peacefully passed away in his sleep on February 16th, 2014 at the age of 86. Mr. Jekel was born in Windsor, Colorado as the only son to Henry Jekel and Lydia (Fischer) Jekel. He grew up on a farm in rural Larimer County and attended high school in Fort Collins, Colorado. Alvin proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. He was severely wounded in battle during the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and the Korean Medal of Honor for his service and sacrifice, becoming a proud retired military veteran.
Upon recovery of his wounds and returning home to Colorado, Alvin became a heavy equipment operator of more than 25 years. He was a member of IUOE Local No. 9. Upon retirement, he created a mining company with his wife Mildred. Alvin and his wife relocated to several towns throughout the country, including Sheridan, Wyoming; Walla Walla, Washington; and Miles City, Montana. Alvin and his wife retired in Miles City, where they lived until relocating to Seattle, Washington to be closer to their granddaughter in 2007. In the last years of his life, Alvin resided in the VA Community Living Center at American Lakes where he had many dear friends. Alvin loved the mountains, gardening, reading westerns, and word searches. He was a hunter and an avid fisherman. He fished his entire life, taking his wife on their first "date" to her favorite fishing hole. He was able to continue fishing until the very end of his life with the help and support of the volunteers at the VA. Alvin was a devout member of the Lutheran church and held lifetime memberships to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
Alvin will be missed not only by his family but by everyone who knew him. He touched many lives throughout the years with his wisdom, humor, and colorful life stories. He was a loving husband and grandfather. His family is thankful that three generations and many friends will have happy memories of him.
Alvin is preceded in death by both his parents and his sister, Viola Kyger. He is survived by his wife of more than 30 years, Mildred Jekel, daughter Robin Moore, granddaughter Mandee, her husband Mark Fry, and great-granddaughter Karissa Fry.
A graveside service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery with full military honors.
August 10, 1928 - February 16, 2014
Alvin L. Jekel of Seattle, Washington peacefully passed away in his sleep on February 16th, 2014 at the age of 86. Mr. Jekel was born in Windsor, Colorado as the only son to Henry Jekel and Lydia (Fischer) Jekel. He grew up on a farm in rural Larimer County and attended high school in Fort Collins, Colorado. Alvin proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. He was severely wounded in battle during the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and the Korean Medal of Honor for his service and sacrifice, becoming a proud retired military veteran.
Upon recovery of his wounds and returning home to Colorado, Alvin became a heavy equipment operator of more than 25 years. He was a member of IUOE Local No. 9. Upon retirement, he created a mining company with his wife Mildred. Alvin and his wife relocated to several towns throughout the country, including Sheridan, Wyoming; Walla Walla, Washington; and Miles City, Montana. Alvin and his wife retired in Miles City, where they lived until relocating to Seattle, Washington to be closer to their granddaughter in 2007. In the last years of his life, Alvin resided in the VA Community Living Center at American Lakes where he had many dear friends. Alvin loved the mountains, gardening, reading westerns, and word searches. He was a hunter and an avid fisherman. He fished his entire life, taking his wife on their first "date" to her favorite fishing hole. He was able to continue fishing until the very end of his life with the help and support of the volunteers at the VA. Alvin was a devout member of the Lutheran church and held lifetime memberships to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
Alvin will be missed not only by his family but by everyone who knew him. He touched many lives throughout the years with his wisdom, humor, and colorful life stories. He was a loving husband and grandfather. His family is thankful that three generations and many friends will have happy memories of him.
Alvin is preceded in death by both his parents and his sister, Viola Kyger. He is survived by his wife of more than 30 years, Mildred Jekel, daughter Robin Moore, granddaughter Mandee, her husband Mark Fry, and great-granddaughter Karissa Fry.
A graveside service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery with full military honors.
Alvin Leroy Jekel
August 10, 1928 - February 16, 2014
Alvin L. Jekel of Seattle, Washington peacefully passed away in his sleep on February 16th, 2014 at the age of 86. Mr. Jekel was born in Windsor, Colorado as the only son to Henry Jekel and Lydia (Fischer) Jekel. He grew up on a farm in rural Larimer County and attended high school in Fort Collins, Colorado. Alvin proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. He was severely wounded in battle during the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and the Korean Medal of Honor for his service and sacrifice, becoming a proud retired military veteran.
Upon recovery of his wounds and returning home to Colorado, Alvin became a heavy equipment operator of more than 25 years. He was a member of IUOE Local No. 9. Upon retirement, he created a mining company with his wife Mildred. Alvin and his wife relocated to several towns throughout the country, including Sheridan, Wyoming; Walla Walla, Washington; and Miles City, Montana. Alvin and his wife retired in Miles City, where they lived until relocating to Seattle, Washington to be closer to their granddaughter in 2007. In the last years of his life, Alvin resided in the VA Community Living Center at American Lakes where he had many dear friends. Alvin loved the mountains, gardening, reading westerns, and word searches. He was a hunter and an avid fisherman. He fished his entire life, taking his wife on their first "date" to her favorite fishing hole. He was able to continue fishing until the very end of his life with the help and support of the volunteers at the VA. Alvin was a devout member of the Lutheran church and held lifetime memberships to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
Alvin will be missed not only by his family but by everyone who knew him. He touched many lives throughout the years with his wisdom, humor, and colorful life stories. He was a loving husband and grandfather. His family is thankful that three generations and many friends will have happy memories of him.
Alvin is preceded in death by both his parents and his sister, Viola Kyger. He is survived by his wife of more than 30 years, Mildred Jekel, daughter Robin Moore, granddaughter Mandee, her husband Mark Fry, and great-granddaughter Karissa Fry.
A graveside service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery with full military honors.
August 10, 1928 - February 16, 2014
Alvin L. Jekel of Seattle, Washington peacefully passed away in his sleep on February 16th, 2014 at the age of 86. Mr. Jekel was born in Windsor, Colorado as the only son to Henry Jekel and Lydia (Fischer) Jekel. He grew up on a farm in rural Larimer County and attended high school in Fort Collins, Colorado. Alvin proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. He was severely wounded in battle during the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and the Korean Medal of Honor for his service and sacrifice, becoming a proud retired military veteran.
Upon recovery of his wounds and returning home to Colorado, Alvin became a heavy equipment operator of more than 25 years. He was a member of IUOE Local No. 9. Upon retirement, he created a mining company with his wife Mildred. Alvin and his wife relocated to several towns throughout the country, including Sheridan, Wyoming; Walla Walla, Washington; and Miles City, Montana. Alvin and his wife retired in Miles City, where they lived until relocating to Seattle, Washington to be closer to their granddaughter in 2007. In the last years of his life, Alvin resided in the VA Community Living Center at American Lakes where he had many dear friends. Alvin loved the mountains, gardening, reading westerns, and word searches. He was a hunter and an avid fisherman. He fished his entire life, taking his wife on their first "date" to her favorite fishing hole. He was able to continue fishing until the very end of his life with the help and support of the volunteers at the VA. Alvin was a devout member of the Lutheran church and held lifetime memberships to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
Alvin will be missed not only by his family but by everyone who knew him. He touched many lives throughout the years with his wisdom, humor, and colorful life stories. He was a loving husband and grandfather. His family is thankful that three generations and many friends will have happy memories of him.
Alvin is preceded in death by both his parents and his sister, Viola Kyger. He is survived by his wife of more than 30 years, Mildred Jekel, daughter Robin Moore, granddaughter Mandee, her husband Mark Fry, and great-granddaughter Karissa Fry.
A graveside service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery with full military honors.
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