Service Information
Alice May Pikal, age 95, of Greenleaf Township, rural Litchfield, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at her home.
Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at The Depot (25 Adams St. SE) in Hutchinson.
Interment held at a later date in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Obituary
Alice May Pikal was born on May 27, 1929, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Reinhold and Hulda (Schmidt) Krueger. Alice received her education in Hutchinson.
On September 8, 1948, Alice was united in marriage to Wallace “Wally” Pikal at Congregational United Church of Christ Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with three children, Dale, Barb, and Lon. Alice and Wally resided in Silver Lake, Minnesota for a few years, then Hutchinson, and in 1982 they built their home on Lake Minnie-Belle near Litchfield, Minnesota. They shared 68 years of marriage prior to the passing of Wally on March 2, 2017.
Alice was a wonderful wife, mother and home-maker for her family. She also worked with her husband, Wally, at the Wally Pikal Music Store in Hutchinson. Alice retired in 1992. She was an active member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Hutchinson. She was also a member of the Banner Committee at church, Business and Professional Women, Clown Club, and volunteered for Meals on Wheels.
Alice enjoyed drawing and painting. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Alice passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at her home in Greenleaf Township, rural Litchfield, at the age of 95 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Alice is survived by her:
Children, Dale Pikal of Wisconsin,
Barb Lilley and her husband, Keith of St. Francis, KS,
Lon Pikal of Litchfield, MN;
Grandchildren, Jasmine Harrington and her husband, Matthew, Roselyn Flynn and her husband, Mike, Brandy Graef;
Great-grandchildren, Jonah Harrington, William Harrington, Apollo Flynn;
Many other relatives and friends.
Alice is preceded in death by her Parents, Reinhold and Hulda Krueger; Husband, Wallace “Wally” Pikal; Sisters, Iva Kamrath, Ruth Schaefer, Irene (Frank) Schiller; Brother, Harlow Krueger.
John & Cindy Mons says
So many fond memories of Alice with bus trips, dance jobs, stopping down at the music store to visit or just the 4 of us going out eat and laughing so hard we could barely eat! She was such a pleasant and talented lady. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Peace be with you!
John & Cindy Mons
Pam Hahn says
RIP Alice u deserve it, ur @ home with ur Heavenly father.
Douglas A Cox says
Lon and Dale..sorry for your loss..
Jenni Bradley (Crandall) says
I had the pleasure of caring for Alice for over a year working for Moments Hospice. She was one of my dearest patients and always enjoyed our time together. Hope to hear updates when it is time for her celebration of life.
Elmer vorlicek says
I remember Alice for her being a sweet friend and I enjoyed talking to her and she is the type of person who if you needed someone to talk to she was there for you and a true friend and I am sorry for the family loss and you will be in my prayers
Patricia L. Moe says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Will always remember her great beet pickles. Hugs of comfort to the family.
Jane Reckow says
So sorry for your loss, Pikal family. Alice was a sweet heart. I remember her coming to school and doing “chalk talk”. Thinking fondly of spending time with the whole family, especially Lon and Dale, Barb too. Lots of love to all of you.
Jane Reckow says
Remembering Alice fondly, she was our room mother off and on during elementary years. She brought us “chalk talk”! Fond memories of the store and seeing her at the house. So sorry for your loss, Pikal family. Lots of great memories of all of you especially Lon, Dale and Barb…..hugs!