"Hello Al!! I hear an echo. Sorry it took a while to write, I read about you in the paper. My friend. My friend. You so enriched my life. I always looked forward to our next encounter....our next conversation. Its been a few months...you could tell me to the day.....Al, you brightened my day..when i was using the walker..i forgot about the walker. You did not forget one individual and remembered all in kindness and respect. Remember the ice storm.. we rode together to work. You wanted to go..we concluded if we go into the ditch we would be there together. You never missed a beat. Im missing a beat. Big hug and a handshake, my dear friend. "
In loving memory of
Alfred Eugene Monroe Jr.
November 6, 1956 - September 1, 2021
ALFRED MONROE JR.
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Alfred Monroe Jr., 64, of Muscatine, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at his home.
There will be no Funeral Services. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to The Special Olympics in Alfred's honor. Online condolences may be made at www.wittichfuneralhome.com
Alfred was born on November 6, 1956, in Rock Island, Illinois, the son of Alfred Eugene and Retha Virginia Colvin Monroe Sr.
In Alfred's younger years he attended Walnut Baptist Church. He ran cross country at Muscatine High School, where he graduated from in 1975. He worked for Heinz for 13 years, HWH, and custodial work.
Alfred enjoyed bowling, listening to music, and going to McDonalds to visit with friends. He was a talker and was always smiling. Alfred loved family dinners and always remembered his families' special dates.
He is survived by his parents, Alfred and Retha Monroe Sr., both of Muscatine; siblings, Gary Monroe and his wife, Katie, of Rock Island, Marsha Monroe of Iowa City, Patrick Monroe of Glenwood, Tracey Monroe of Muscatine, Brian Monroe of Muscatine, Kevin Monroe and his wife Melody, both of Maryland, and Heather Monroe of Iowa City; and many nieces and nephews
Alfred is preceded in death by his brother Bruce Monroe; and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Tributes
"I am so sorry for your loss , praying..."
" To my dear family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved son son and our cousin Alfed. I wished I knew him better. He seemed like a mild mannered person. May the Lord wrap him tightly in his loving arms, until we meet him again on this side of glory! Praises be to God. May the Lord bless you and give you all comfort in this sad hour. Love you guys, Charisse Mcpike McLeod & family."
"so sorry for your loss gary & brian sending prayers to you and your family"
"Hi to Retha, Alfred and family.. sending love and condolences.Having known Al Jr. all of his life I am deeply saddened by his passing! Won't get to make it to visitation or the funeral as I live out of town. Again, my deepest sympathy to you all! Deb C."
"Mr. and Mrs. Monroe, I am sending much sympathy for the loss of your precious son. May he rest in peace."
"Omg I loleved Alfred he was the best he rented an apartment from mewss hteag I never had a tenant kep their apartment as clean as he Di I?ll miss you my friend "
"My thoughts and prayers to the family Miss Monroe and Mr. Monroe my heart goes out to you"