Alvin G. Gruenewald Obituary (1932

Alvin G. Gruenewald was born 1932 in Crete Nebraska. Al entered heaven Thanksgiving evening November 26, 2020. He was the son of the late Gustave and Alvina Gruenewald. Al graduated from Seward Nebraska School. He was a Master Chief entering the Navy Reserves in 1951, serving 41 years. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. Al farmed and operated a crop-dusting company for 23 years and was an electrician. Al served as President of the David City Schools and was active in the communities in which he lived. In 1987 Al moved to Fort Wayne, IN as a corporate pilot, mechanic, trainer and inspector for Bowman Aviation. He was previously married to Geraldine (Miller). After moving to Ft. Wayne Al and Karen (Girardot) were united in marriage. Karen and Al settled in Sun City Peachtree in Griffin, GA. Al had three sons, Mark of Omaha, NE, Chris (deceased) and James of McDonough, GA; three step children, Earl Cameron Cook (Nevin) of Hickory, NC, Dr. Sarah Cook (Kevin Byers) of Atlanta, GA and Brian Cook (Dawn) of Shaker Heights, OH; and seven step grandchildren. Surviving Alvin are two sisters of Seward NE, Norma Duer and Sandra Suhr; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted Friday, June 11, 2021 at 9:30 AM from the Haisten McCullough Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA at 11:30 AM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, June 11, 2021 from 9:00 AM until the service hour. For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin, GA is in charge of arrangements.