"Very greatful of God's healing in this family!!!! To See the look on my mom's face three weeks ago when she returned for visiting with you and the rest of the family she had not meet. I am so very happy that you and mom were able to visit with each other. I know it was a visit that my mommy will hold near to her heart forever.That with God all things are possible. God healed a daughter and father's relationship after many years. God and Al I say thank you from the bottom of granddaughters heart. My mommy now has peace and knows the love of her earthly father!!!! Wow God you never seem to stop suprise us!!! Al love may you rest in peace with you Lord. Karen my heart goes out to you and know that you will always be prayed for each every day."
In loving memory of
Alva "Al" Love
September 19, 1929 - May 4, 2013
Al Love was called to his heavenly home on May 4, 2013. Al was born in Indianapolis, IN on September 19, 1929 a son of Alva and Thelma (Wagner) Love. On April 29, 1961 he was united in marriage to Karen Falk at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Mattoon, WI.
Mr. Love served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1967 serving during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He especially enjoyed his tour of duty in Antarctica during "Operation Deep Freeze". He wintered over in support of scientific research. He retired as Chief Petty Officer in 1967. In 1968 he continued his career at the Antigo Radar Base. In 1987 he was transferred to Duluth, MN Air Force Base and in 1980 to K.I. Sawyer Air Force base in Michigan. He concluded his career at Naval Avionics in Indianapolis, IN.
He loved reading his bible, scuba diving, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and camping with his family.
He served as elder and evangelism team member at Hope Lutheran Church in Munger, MN. He was an elder on the visitation committee at Zion Lutheran in Chatham, MI and at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Indianapolis, IN. He served as treasurer at St. John's Lutheran in Mattoon. He was recently a member of the visitation committee at Ascension Lutheran in Antigo.
Mr. Love is survived by his wife and three sons, Bill (Sharon) Love of Charlotte, NC, Thomas (Beth) Love of Zionsville, IN and Rev. Donald (Kim) Love of Watseka, IL; two daughters, Debra McGregor of Atlanta, GA and Lisa Love of Atlanta, GA. He is survived by 10 grandchildren, Bill, Heather, Melissa, Vicky, Kathy, Christine, David, Sarah, Eric, Jeremy; 10 great grandchildren; a sister, Rebecca (Larry) Bridget of Indianapolis, IN and a brother, George (Patti) Love of Phoenix, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved stepmother, Margaret; and a grandson, Aaron Love.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church with Reverend Michael Spaude officiating. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Mattoon. Visitation will be Saturday at the church from 9 a.m.until time of service.
Tributes
"I loved my Dad's laugh! It was always infectious. He was always saying subtle humor w/o indicating a smile or warning that a joke was being told - 30-45 seconds later - I'd get it then bust out laughing. I so tresure the few times we went hunting together. When I finally shot a deer - he exclaimed: "I'm so PROUD of you!". I love that man - and am so proud to be his son. "
"Karen, Cindy and I offer our condolences for your loss.So sorry."