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Alvin Lewis “Al” Garin Veteran

Birth
Pillager, Cass County, Minnesota, USA
Death
15 Jul 2023 (aged 93)
Annandale, Wright County, Minnesota, USA
Burial
Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA Add to Map
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Alvin "Al" Lewis Garin, 93, of Annadale, formerly of Brainerd, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Al was born on Christmas Eve in 1929, in Pillager, the son of Lewis and Vera (Mitchell) Garin. He was proud to serve his country in the US Army and as a member of the National Guard.

Al will be missed by his wife of 68 years, Margaret "Maggie"; children, David (Diana), Robert (Christine), and Cynthia (Mark) Graham; sisters, Alice (Richard) Johnson and Jeanette (Dave) Almgren; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Mark; parents, Lewis Garin and Vera Mitchell; brothers, Marvin and Donald Garin; and sister, Ila Norberg.

A Celebration of Al's Life will take place on Thursday, July 20, 2023, with a graveside service with Military Honors at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery in Little Falls. Following the interment, family and friends are invited to gather at the Little Falls American Legion Post 46 (108 1st St NE, Little Falls, MN 56345), fellowship, and music as Al's life is honored. A short service with a time of sharing will begin at Noon.
Alvin "Al" Lewis Garin, 93, of Annadale, formerly of Brainerd, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Al was born on Christmas Eve in 1929, in Pillager, the son of Lewis and Vera (Mitchell) Garin. He was proud to serve his country in the US Army and as a member of the National Guard.

Al will be missed by his wife of 68 years, Margaret "Maggie"; children, David (Diana), Robert (Christine), and Cynthia (Mark) Graham; sisters, Alice (Richard) Johnson and Jeanette (Dave) Almgren; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Mark; parents, Lewis Garin and Vera Mitchell; brothers, Marvin and Donald Garin; and sister, Ila Norberg.

A Celebration of Al's Life will take place on Thursday, July 20, 2023, with a graveside service with Military Honors at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery in Little Falls. Following the interment, family and friends are invited to gather at the Little Falls American Legion Post 46 (108 1st St NE, Little Falls, MN 56345), fellowship, and music as Al's life is honored. A short service with a time of sharing will begin at Noon.


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  • Created by: Penny Lee
  • Added: Jul 18, 2023
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/256837694/alvin_lewis-garin: accessed ), memorial page for Alvin Lewis “Al” Garin (24 Dec 1929–15 Jul 2023), Find a Grave Memorial ID 256837694, citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Penny Lee (contributor 46805564).