Aloysius Streff

Aloysius "Al" Streff, age 79, of Webster died October 12, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Al was born on June 8, 1932 in Wergland Township in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota to Otto and Katherine Streff. Al married Lenora "Lue" Jenkins on October 13, 1951 in Marysburg, Minnesota. Al worked for Champion Spark Plug Company for over 37 years as a National Sales Manager. He was very active in numerous civic organizations during his lifetime. He served on the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years and was part of the Webb Lake Men's Club. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he served as a cantor, held a position on the liturgy committee and was very involved with the choir. He also participated in a barber shop quartet, the Spooner Community Choir and the Siren/Webster Community Choir. Al also served on the Burnett County Alzheimer's Day Care committee and was involved with the Sunflower Daze fundraiser. In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors where he went pheasant hunting, fishing, and played golf. He also enjoyed world travel. He was preceded in death by his son Jerry; four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Lue Streff (Jenkins); son Richard (Linda) Streff; daughters Jean (Mark) Streff-Schwartz; Susan (Lance) Streff; grandchildren Jeffrey Schwartz, Karen Streff, Katherine Streff, Scott Streff, and Lauren Streff; brother Laurence (Shirley) Streff; sisters Sr. Susan Streff CSJ, Catherine (Joe) Keimig, and Pauline (Ray) Benson; along with other relatives and many friends. Mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Mike Tupa as celebrant. Music was provided by Kim Simon and the Sacred Heart Choir. Interment followed at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Casketbearers were Rick Streff, Lance Streff, Mark Schwartz, and Jeff Schwartz.