Arlington R. "Al" Semmler, husband of the late Ann (Hillen) Semmler, died peacefully with the knowledge of how well-loved he was by so many on July 7, 2019.
Al was born to Reinhold and Emma (Lindeman) Semmler on May 10, 1927 in Delmont, South Dakota.
In Oct. of 1945 he was inducted into the Army and trained as a medic.
As fate would have it, he was stationed at Avon Old Farms Convalescent Hospital (Avon Old Farms School was used at the time as a rehabilitation facility for blinded soldiers) and it was there he was to meet the love of his life-a Traveler's Insurance gal named Ann Hillen.
They were married on July 26, 1947.
After living in Hartford and working at Royal Typewriter for 2 years, Al took his family, which was now increased by one (their daughter Elizabeth), and moved back to South Dakota to once again farm until 1953.
Moving back to Connecticut, the family settled in Plainville, CT where Al worked for many years at The Plainville Lumber and Coal Co.
He later went to work for Appell Drug and Rite Aid becoming a pharmacy tech at the age of 75.
He was very proud of having been Commander of the American Legion Brock Barnes Post #33 many times.
Al has been a resident of Bloomfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation since 2008 during which time he became the resident gardener and mailman spreading warmth and cheer and making many friends.
His gardens there are a living testament to his beautiful spirit.
Al and his "grand-dog" Kermit, who used to ride on his walker to visit residents and staff bringing cheer to all, are together again joining his beloved Ann.
He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Coburn Brighenti, son-in-law John Brighenti, and one sister Annetta Heckenlaible of Mitchell, South Dakota.
He was predeceased by his parents and 6 brothers (Edwin, Eltor, Helmuth, Richard, Harold, and Herman).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Bloomfield.
Full military honors will be accorded following the funeral mass.
Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville, has been entrusted with care.
For more information or to leave expressions of sympathy online, please visit www.BAILEY-FUNERALHOME.com.
Published in The Hartford Courant on July 10, 2019.
Al was born to Reinhold and Emma (Lindeman) Semmler on May 10, 1927 in Delmont, South Dakota.
In Oct. of 1945 he was inducted into the Army and trained as a medic.
As fate would have it, he was stationed at Avon Old Farms Convalescent Hospital (Avon Old Farms School was used at the time as a rehabilitation facility for blinded soldiers) and it was there he was to meet the love of his life-a Traveler's Insurance gal named Ann Hillen.
They were married on July 26, 1947.
After living in Hartford and working at Royal Typewriter for 2 years, Al took his family, which was now increased by one (their daughter Elizabeth), and moved back to South Dakota to once again farm until 1953.
Moving back to Connecticut, the family settled in Plainville, CT where Al worked for many years at The Plainville Lumber and Coal Co.
He later went to work for Appell Drug and Rite Aid becoming a pharmacy tech at the age of 75.
He was very proud of having been Commander of the American Legion Brock Barnes Post #33 many times.
Al has been a resident of Bloomfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation since 2008 during which time he became the resident gardener and mailman spreading warmth and cheer and making many friends.
His gardens there are a living testament to his beautiful spirit.
Al and his "grand-dog" Kermit, who used to ride on his walker to visit residents and staff bringing cheer to all, are together again joining his beloved Ann.
He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Coburn Brighenti, son-in-law John Brighenti, and one sister Annetta Heckenlaible of Mitchell, South Dakota.
He was predeceased by his parents and 6 brothers (Edwin, Eltor, Helmuth, Richard, Harold, and Herman).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Bloomfield.
Full military honors will be accorded following the funeral mass.
Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville, has been entrusted with care.
For more information or to leave expressions of sympathy online, please visit www.BAILEY-FUNERALHOME.com.
Published in The Hartford Courant on July 10, 2019.
Arlington R. "Al" Semmler, husband of the late Ann (Hillen) Semmler, died peacefully with the knowledge of how well-loved he was by so many on July 7, 2019.
Al was born to Reinhold and Emma (Lindeman) Semmler on May 10, 1927 in Delmont, South Dakota.
In Oct. of 1945 he was inducted into the Army and trained as a medic.
As fate would have it, he was stationed at Avon Old Farms Convalescent Hospital (Avon Old Farms School was used at the time as a rehabilitation facility for blinded soldiers) and it was there he was to meet the love of his life-a Traveler's Insurance gal named Ann Hillen.
They were married on July 26, 1947.
After living in Hartford and working at Royal Typewriter for 2 years, Al took his family, which was now increased by one (their daughter Elizabeth), and moved back to South Dakota to once again farm until 1953.
Moving back to Connecticut, the family settled in Plainville, CT where Al worked for many years at The Plainville Lumber and Coal Co.
He later went to work for Appell Drug and Rite Aid becoming a pharmacy tech at the age of 75.
He was very proud of having been Commander of the American Legion Brock Barnes Post #33 many times.
Al has been a resident of Bloomfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation since 2008 during which time he became the resident gardener and mailman spreading warmth and cheer and making many friends.
His gardens there are a living testament to his beautiful spirit.
Al and his "grand-dog" Kermit, who used to ride on his walker to visit residents and staff bringing cheer to all, are together again joining his beloved Ann.
He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Coburn Brighenti, son-in-law John Brighenti, and one sister Annetta Heckenlaible of Mitchell, South Dakota.
He was predeceased by his parents and 6 brothers (Edwin, Eltor, Helmuth, Richard, Harold, and Herman).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Bloomfield.
Full military honors will be accorded following the funeral mass.
Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville, has been entrusted with care.
For more information or to leave expressions of sympathy online, please visit www.BAILEY-FUNERALHOME.com.
Published in The Hartford Courant on July 10, 2019.
Al was born to Reinhold and Emma (Lindeman) Semmler on May 10, 1927 in Delmont, South Dakota.
In Oct. of 1945 he was inducted into the Army and trained as a medic.
As fate would have it, he was stationed at Avon Old Farms Convalescent Hospital (Avon Old Farms School was used at the time as a rehabilitation facility for blinded soldiers) and it was there he was to meet the love of his life-a Traveler's Insurance gal named Ann Hillen.
They were married on July 26, 1947.
After living in Hartford and working at Royal Typewriter for 2 years, Al took his family, which was now increased by one (their daughter Elizabeth), and moved back to South Dakota to once again farm until 1953.
Moving back to Connecticut, the family settled in Plainville, CT where Al worked for many years at The Plainville Lumber and Coal Co.
He later went to work for Appell Drug and Rite Aid becoming a pharmacy tech at the age of 75.
He was very proud of having been Commander of the American Legion Brock Barnes Post #33 many times.
Al has been a resident of Bloomfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation since 2008 during which time he became the resident gardener and mailman spreading warmth and cheer and making many friends.
His gardens there are a living testament to his beautiful spirit.
Al and his "grand-dog" Kermit, who used to ride on his walker to visit residents and staff bringing cheer to all, are together again joining his beloved Ann.
He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Coburn Brighenti, son-in-law John Brighenti, and one sister Annetta Heckenlaible of Mitchell, South Dakota.
He was predeceased by his parents and 6 brothers (Edwin, Eltor, Helmuth, Richard, Harold, and Herman).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Bloomfield.
Full military honors will be accorded following the funeral mass.
Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville, has been entrusted with care.
For more information or to leave expressions of sympathy online, please visit www.BAILEY-FUNERALHOME.com.
Published in The Hartford Courant on July 10, 2019.
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