I still remember going door to door for Al in his first campaign for Congress in 1974 and again in 1976. I am privileged and honored to have known such a kind and thoughtful public servant. Kevin Fober February 8, 2017, at 4:58pm.They all should be very proud of the man they call father, husband, brother and friend. Baldus who dedicated himself to public service. I know that they will find great solace in each other as they mourn and celebrate the exemplary life of Mr. My thoughts and prayers are with this wonderful and loving family. Joseph Catholic Church, Menomonie, Wisconsin VisitationĤ:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday Februat Rhiel Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday
Send Condolences Services Funeral Servicesġ1:00 AM Wednesday Februat St. Memorials may be given to, Stepping Stones of Dunn County or to the donors choice. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be held in the spring in the church cemetery. James Kurzynski officiating, and with Military Honors provided by the Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie with Rev. He is preceded in death by his parents, his son Erik in 1972, two sisters and three brothers.įuneral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, Februat St. He is survived by his wife, Anna Lorayne “Lolly”, their children Deborah (Kevin) McGrath, Bruce (Polly), Rebecca Baldus, John (Amy), and Daniel, seven grandchildren KP, Daniel (Caroline), Jackie, Holly, Erik, Aidan and Chloe, his brothers Roy (Theresa) and LaVerne (Jo), and the family dog, Kipper. Upon returning to Wisconsin, Al served as Director of Governmental Affairs for Cenex and then resumed his service in politics as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1989 to 1997.Īl spent his retirement in Menomonie, enjoying time with his family, planting hostas and tending the family log cabins overlooking Lake Tainter. A champion of safety and community, Al worked to pass legislation that designated areas of Wisconsin to be wilderness, enabled farmer’s markets and direct sale of farm goods to consumers, established milk price supports, and regulated matters of agricultural safety. During this time he cosponsored 22 bills that were signed into law. A three-term Congressman, Al served the people of Wisconsin in the 94th, 95th, and 96th Congresses. House of Representatives in Washington DC. In 1975, Wisconsin's Third Congressional District sent Al to the U.S. After marriage they made their home in Menomonie where they raised their family.Īl began his career in public service in 1966, when he was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly representing Dunn County. In 1959, Alvin married Anna Lorayne “Lolly” Reiten at St. For his distinguished service with the famed 2nd Infantry Division in Korea, which included action in the Battle of Old Baldy, Al received the Bronze Service Star medal. Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953. Al continued to serve our nation in the U.S. from Austin Junior College in Austin, Minnesota, in 1946. Merchant Marine during WWII from 1944-1946. Born April 27th, 1926 in Garner, Iowa, and graduating from Elkton High School in Minnesota, Al served in the U.S.
Baldus February 2, 2017Īlvin “Al” James Baldus, a distinguished veteran and public servant for the State of Wisconsin, passed away in Menomonie surrounded by his family on Thursday, 02 February 2017, at the age of 90. Offering dignified services since 1919 RFH Menomonie Durand Elmwood One Funeral Home / Three Locationsīack to Obituaries Alvin J.
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