Alfred Fink, 93 died on September 29, 2017 at Powell Valley Care Center of natural causes.
Alfred was born to John D. and Emilia Fink in Kane, Wyoming on April 27, 1924. He was eighth of ten children. Al’s family moved to Lovell when he was young and after graduation, he enrolled at the University of Wyoming. He met Marie Dourlet at college and stayed in contact with her while serving in World War II. Alfred served in the U.S. Army in New Guinea. After returning from the South Pacific, he married Marie Dourlet in 1946. Al and Marie moved to Worland, Wyoming where their daughter, Meela was born in 1948. Alfred worked as a lineman for Pacific Power and Light and Marie was a homemaker. Al took early retirement after working for PP&L for 37 years. Alfred moved to Powell, Wyoming in 2010 to be closer to family. Alfred enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed making cookies, reading and needlepoint art. He was a lifelong member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. During his life Alfred was a member of St. John’s (Lovell), St. Luke’s (Worland), and was a current member of St. Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Powell, Wyoming.
Alfred is survived by his daughter, Meela (Jim) Ray, Granddaughter Loralei (Troy) Jeffers, Grandson Josh Tharp, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marie Fink, son-in-law- Charles Tharp. His brothers and sisters: John, Carl, Gottlieb, Sol, Daniel, William, Emile, Marie and Bertha.
© Thompson Funeral September 30, 2017
Alfred was born to John D. and Emilia Fink in Kane, Wyoming on April 27, 1924. He was eighth of ten children. Al’s family moved to Lovell when he was young and after graduation, he enrolled at the University of Wyoming. He met Marie Dourlet at college and stayed in contact with her while serving in World War II. Alfred served in the U.S. Army in New Guinea. After returning from the South Pacific, he married Marie Dourlet in 1946. Al and Marie moved to Worland, Wyoming where their daughter, Meela was born in 1948. Alfred worked as a lineman for Pacific Power and Light and Marie was a homemaker. Al took early retirement after working for PP&L for 37 years. Alfred moved to Powell, Wyoming in 2010 to be closer to family. Alfred enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed making cookies, reading and needlepoint art. He was a lifelong member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. During his life Alfred was a member of St. John’s (Lovell), St. Luke’s (Worland), and was a current member of St. Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Powell, Wyoming.
Alfred is survived by his daughter, Meela (Jim) Ray, Granddaughter Loralei (Troy) Jeffers, Grandson Josh Tharp, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marie Fink, son-in-law- Charles Tharp. His brothers and sisters: John, Carl, Gottlieb, Sol, Daniel, William, Emile, Marie and Bertha.
© Thompson Funeral September 30, 2017
Alfred Fink, 93 died on September 29, 2017 at Powell Valley Care Center of natural causes.
Alfred was born to John D. and Emilia Fink in Kane, Wyoming on April 27, 1924. He was eighth of ten children. Al’s family moved to Lovell when he was young and after graduation, he enrolled at the University of Wyoming. He met Marie Dourlet at college and stayed in contact with her while serving in World War II. Alfred served in the U.S. Army in New Guinea. After returning from the South Pacific, he married Marie Dourlet in 1946. Al and Marie moved to Worland, Wyoming where their daughter, Meela was born in 1948. Alfred worked as a lineman for Pacific Power and Light and Marie was a homemaker. Al took early retirement after working for PP&L for 37 years. Alfred moved to Powell, Wyoming in 2010 to be closer to family. Alfred enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed making cookies, reading and needlepoint art. He was a lifelong member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. During his life Alfred was a member of St. John’s (Lovell), St. Luke’s (Worland), and was a current member of St. Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Powell, Wyoming.
Alfred is survived by his daughter, Meela (Jim) Ray, Granddaughter Loralei (Troy) Jeffers, Grandson Josh Tharp, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marie Fink, son-in-law- Charles Tharp. His brothers and sisters: John, Carl, Gottlieb, Sol, Daniel, William, Emile, Marie and Bertha.
© Thompson Funeral September 30, 2017
Alfred was born to John D. and Emilia Fink in Kane, Wyoming on April 27, 1924. He was eighth of ten children. Al’s family moved to Lovell when he was young and after graduation, he enrolled at the University of Wyoming. He met Marie Dourlet at college and stayed in contact with her while serving in World War II. Alfred served in the U.S. Army in New Guinea. After returning from the South Pacific, he married Marie Dourlet in 1946. Al and Marie moved to Worland, Wyoming where their daughter, Meela was born in 1948. Alfred worked as a lineman for Pacific Power and Light and Marie was a homemaker. Al took early retirement after working for PP&L for 37 years. Alfred moved to Powell, Wyoming in 2010 to be closer to family. Alfred enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed making cookies, reading and needlepoint art. He was a lifelong member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. During his life Alfred was a member of St. John’s (Lovell), St. Luke’s (Worland), and was a current member of St. Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Powell, Wyoming.
Alfred is survived by his daughter, Meela (Jim) Ray, Granddaughter Loralei (Troy) Jeffers, Grandson Josh Tharp, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marie Fink, son-in-law- Charles Tharp. His brothers and sisters: John, Carl, Gottlieb, Sol, Daniel, William, Emile, Marie and Bertha.
© Thompson Funeral September 30, 2017
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