couple moved to Edgeley, ND, and continued to raise Angus cattle until 2004, when Al retired. Al was a man of strong faith and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed woodworking, writing poetry and singing gospel music. He was a member of American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife, Diane of Edgeley, ND, his children; daughter, Carla Pierce (Mark Boss), of Cedar Falls, IA, son; Wade Greiman (Crystal) of Ankeny, IA, daughter; Rachel Nelson (Mark) of Falcon, CO and son; Adam Stacey of Alfred, NY. He is loved by his grandchildren; Alicia and Sam Pierce, Sydnee and Lauren Greiman and Brodie Nelson. He leaves behind siblings, Rhonda Schuver of Belmond, IA, Rhoda (Dave) Thompson of Belmond, IA and Todd (Jane) Greiman of Garner, IA as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gary.