Albert Kerr

Albert “Al” C. Kerr , age 69, of Webb Lake, WI area since 2009, passed away suddenly on September 30, 2017. Al was born on April 29, 1948 in St. Paul, MN, to parents, Dorothy (Kodada) and Joseph Kerr. He attended and graduated from Monroe High School in 1966. On April 25, 1967, Al enlisted in the United States Airforce. He was stationed in England and Germany during the Vietnam era. He was honorably discharged on April 24, 1973. On May 29, 1987, Al was united in marriage to Cynthia Olson at the Fort Snelling Chapel in Minneapolis, MN. Al was employed by North Star Steel for 37.5 years in Newport, MN and was a longtime member of the United Steelworkers Union. Al's hobbies included: reading, games, trivia, projects, boating, music and being a renaissance man. He was also a member of the Webb Lake Legion Post #403. Preceding Al in death are his parents. Al is survived by his loving spouse of 30 years, Cynthia; twin sons, Alex Kerr and Elliot Kerr; sister, Eileen (Ray) Allen; and many nieces, other relatives and friends. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11:00am) at Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, near the intersection of Co. Rd. A & Co Rd. H, Webster, WI. Full military honors will commence following the service at church.   Internment will be held at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on October 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM Pallbearers are Ray Allen, John Olson, Allan Olson, John Hertzfeld, Michael Savage and Steve Johnson. Memorials suggested to the Salvation Army. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com