Allan Krupke

Allan "Al" J. Krupke, 74 of Motley, MN died Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Heritage House in Pequot Lakes. A Memorial Gathering for Allan will be 1:00PM, Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN, with Pastor Mark Bjorlo officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.

Allan was born August 14, 1940 to Reynold and Eloise (Terrill) Krupke in Hancock, MN. Al attended a one- room school in Hancock in his first seven grades and then graduated from Motley High School. He served in the US Army from 1964-1966. Allan was united in marriage to Teresa Hines on April 14, 1990. He worked many different jobs in his lifetime, including farming, riding and doing pick-ups at rodeos, working for the Cattleman's Association at the scale yard and helping with auctions. Al loved to be outdoors and enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, auctions and spending time with his family and friends.

Allan is survived by his wife, Teresa; son, Victor; sisters, Shirley Knapper, Charlotte Ackerson, Lois Nanik; brother, Dennis Krupke. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reynold and Eloise Krupke; brother, Lloyd Krupke. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.