Service Information
Alan K. Pulkrabek, age 53, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 1:00 P.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Faith Lutheran Church and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Alan Keith Pulkrabek was born on November 27, 1965, at Saint Ansgar Hospital in Moorhead, Minnesota. He was the son of Leonard and Genevieve (Vlcek) Pulkrabek. Al was baptized as an infant on December 12, 1965 and confirmed as a youth on March 27, 1981, both at Blessed Sacrament Church in West Fargo, North Dakota. He received his education at West Fargo High School and was a graduate of the West Fargo Class of 1984.
He started working at LTP Enterprises Incorporated when he was 15 years old and started managing the Hutchinson location in 1994.
On September 11, 1993, Al married Brenda Scheeringa in Moorhead, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two kids, Ryan and Erin. They then made their home in Dassel, Minnesota with their two children.
In 2003, Al moved to Hutchinson. It was there that he met Cindy in 2004. Al and Cindy shared 15 years together.
Growing up Al enjoyed pool league and playing baseball, hockey and softball. Al was known for his generosity, sense of humor, opinion, quick wit and sarcasm. He thrived on being right and was acceptably arrogant. Al enjoyed his Camaro and Chevelle, guns and watching Wheel of Fortune. He was always up for a good time, loved to travel to car shows, restaurants, wineries and breweries. Al especially loved being a Grandpa and spending time with family and friends.
Al passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, during emergency heart surgery at the Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 53 years.
Al is survived by:
Cindy Woller;
Son, Ryan Pulkrabek and his wife, Anna, of Hämeenlinna, Finland,
Daughter, Erin Haugen and her husband, Zach, of Reynolds, ND;
Cindy’s Children: Amber Haugen and her husband, Brad, of Silver Lake, MN, Zach Woller and his wife, Chelsea of Alexandria, MN;
Grandchildren, Cilla, Matias and Elias Pulkrabek, Emma and Vaeda Haugen, Kyler and Karver Haugen, Waylon and Rayna Woller;
Parents, Leonard and Jenny Pulkrabek, of West Fargo, ND;
Brother-In-Law, Gerald Richard, of Fargo, ND;
Siblings, Randy Pulkrabek and his wife, Laurie, of West Fargo, ND,
Sue Averson and her husband, Dean, of Ennis, MT,
Wendy Riemann and her husband, Bill, of Hankinson, ND,
Valerie Kellen and her husband, Chris, of Moorhead, MN;
Many Nieces and Nephews, his LTP family and countless friends.
Al is preceded in death by his Sister, Vickie Richard; Maternal Grandparents, Genevieve (Stadler) and Frank Vlcek; Paternal Grandparents, Wencil and Caroline (Wosmek) Pulkrabek.
Susan & Dave Neubarth says
Cindy, family and friends
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Al. We were FB friends of Al’s. Thank you Al for the daily dose of humor and laughs. It will be different to start our day without your opinions and insight. Those will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are will you.
Wendy Atkinson says
Cindy and family, we were so very sad to hear of Al’s passing. Our hearts and prayers have been with you since we heard the news.
Many, many people on the Preferred Pump trip have expressed their sympathies and condolences. It is truly a sad time.
A saying from Rodney I thought was appropriate: “It’s not how many years you live, it’s how much life was in your years.” I think Al would have liked that.
Please know we are with you in spirit.
Love and continued prayers
Wendy & Rodney Atkinson
Mitzi Tkach says
So hard to believe Al is not with us. May God give his family comfort in this time of sorrow. You will be missed.
Michelle Jenner says
Wendy, so sorry for the sudden passing of your brother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family. Fly high with the ANGELS Alan.
Bonnie Karl says
Cindy and families,
We are so very sorry to hear about Al’s passing. Our hearts ache for all of you. Al was a fun loving character, full of life, jokes and opinions. He will be missed. Know that you are all in our hearts and prayers. Much love and HUGS! Rick and Bonnie Karl
Dean, Cheresa, Chuck and Jay Reading says
Our family will truly miss you. You were always happy and caring. Fun to be with and talk about your family and of course can’t forget about the pictures you would share. You are a good man and shared your Sunshine with everyone you meet. We miss and love you.
Laurie Maresch says
I am so very sorry. Saying prayers and sending hugs. God bless Al and God bless his family and friends.
Allen Benusa says
Cindy and family,
So sorry to hear about this. I had no idea until I saw the online announcement in the paper.
My deepest condolences.
Roger Heflin says
My sincere condolences to the Pulkrabek family. I have known most of them for a long time. I am a West Fargo alumni from the good old days. I played a lot of ball with father Leonard and brother Randy over the years. My daughter, Jodi, graduated with Wendy and was the same age as Al. He was a real nice guy and will be loved in heaven by all. RIP Al Roger (Huck) Heflin
Andrea Koenig says
We have done our well business on our farm for so many years with LTP and my husband is saddened to hear that Al has passed away. A good guy for sure~~Our sympathy.
Arnie and Andrea Koenig