. Several years after retiring from Armstrong's, the business closed which was very disappointing to Al. He was the first Market Manager in Iowa for US Cellular, a Coe trustee, board member for many community organizations, member of Tuesday Noon Optimist, First Presbyterian Church and choir. He loved anything outdoors; river trips and skiing with Tom and Sue, helping Michael attain Eagle Scout and bicycling Iowa and cross country skiing with Jayne. Al enjoyed watching "the little girls play", drawing fire trucks and eating cookies with Lance. Jayne wishes to thank dear friends Pastor Cindi and Tom, special friend Jill Ryder, from Manor Care; Kelli, nurses Quinton, Becky, Kevin, Charlotte, Kim and Karen for their help during Al's last journey in life. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund for local charities has been established, contributions may be sent to Peremsky, P. O. Box 10313, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52410. Messages may be left at www.celebratelifeiowa.com