Mr. Alvin "Al" A. Steffel

September 2, 1917 - September 8, 2016

Alvin A. Steffel, 99, Denmark, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Al was born on September 2, 1917 in Luxemburg the son of the now late Joseph and Johanna (Hallada) Steffel. He served his country in the U.S. Army during W.W. II from 1941 to 1945, served in 4 major battles and was awarded the French Legion of Honor. On March 28, 1951 he married the former Mildred “Millie” Gillis and they celebrated almost 18 years together. Mildred preceded him in death on May 6, 1969. Growing up during the depression shaped his life and developed his sense of entrepreneurship. He started many businesses through the years from being a property manager to farming and always found reward in working for himself. He was fiercely independent and cherished his family and was so ever proud of raising them and being their Dad and Grandpa. Al was a quiet faithful servant and always kept God in his life and home. Al is survived by his children Brian (Susie) Steffel, Gregg (Susan Zdun) Steffel, Bruce (Shelly) Steffel, Leslie (Pat) VanGroll, Philip (Dawn) Steffel, 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law Joe (Margaret) Steffel, one sister and brother-in-law Viola (Cupid) Kalcik and a long time companion Mary De Kleyn. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 11 :00 A.M. on Monday, September 12, 2016 at St. Therese Community, St. Lawrence Site N2085 County Road AB Denmark. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Dennis Drury officiating. Entombment at Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy a Memorial Fund has been established