Albert ('Al) Garcia, Jr.

Garcia, Albert (Al), Jr. Age 56, of Minneapolis, died unexpectedly in Las Vegas on June 5, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Albert Garcia Sr.; grandparents Dorothy and Arnold Acker; grandmother, Antonia; and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Survived by wife of 30 years, Sheila (Bernhardt); mother, Beverly Kraemer (Acker); daughters, Lena, Alyssa, Ana, Chelsea (Justin) Siefken, and Alexis; grandson and best friend, Tristan; sister, Alicia Kraemer; brothers, Angelo (Colleen), Anthony (Cheryl), Alec, Joe (Perry) Kraemer, and Greg (Christy) Kraemer; and many other loving family and friends. Al was born and raised in North Minneapolis which he loved dearly and was always fighting for the little guy. He graduated from North High School and later received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota and J.D. from the U of M law school. He was an avid supporter of encouraging education for his daughters and actively participated in coaching the girls in their athletic endeavors. Al loved spending time at his lake house up north with his family out on the boat. He extended an invitation to all with open arms. Al was one of Minnesota's most successful political campaign consultants since 1979 for Presidential, Congressional, Gubernatorial races, State Legislature, County Bds., Judicial and local elections, having won over 45 elections as lead advisor/consultant. Previously named as "Super Lawyer" and best lawyer by 3 different Minnesota publications. Additionally, he was very involved with the community, founding Young Hispanic Democrats and being named as one of the Young Democrats of America. He also founded and sat on the chair of Chicano Venceran (later called Central Cultural Chicano). Al was also a chair on the Mpls. Civil Rights Department, Mpls. Econ. and Redev.t Council, NERC, and the Met Council. Al always had a smile on his face no matter how dark the clouds were above him. Visitation will be held at Washburn-McReavy Swanson Chapel on Tues. June 14 from 5-9PM with prayer service at 7PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Wed. June 15th at 10AM with visitation one hour prior at Ascension Catholic Church, 1723 Bryant Ave N. Interment to follow at Crystal Lake Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy.com Swanson Chapel 612-529-9691 1600 Lowry at Irving Ave. N.

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Albert ('Al) Garcia, Jr.

June 5, 2016

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