Alvin Andrew Bodin

Alvin A. Bodin passed away on June 21st, 2024 at the age of 92 surrounded by his loving family. Al is survived by his wife of 72 years, Joanne M. Bodin, daughter Kathy Wolter (Ken), daughter Jackie Masson (Andre), son Craig Bodin (Joy), daughter Maggie Sainio (Randy), son Joel Bodin (Katie), nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, loving relatives and friends. Alvin was preceded in death by parents Andrew and Viola Bodin; brothers Donald, Raymond, Richard, Robert and Vernon; sisters JoAnn, Marlys and Mary Ann; and granddaughter Courtney Sainio. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, June 26th at Washburn McReavy (5125 W. Broadway, Crystal, MN 55429) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a short ceremony and time for sharing at 6:30 p.m. There will be visitation starting at 10 a.m. with a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 27th at St. Joseph Catholic Community - Parish Center (8701 36th Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55427) with lunch after. A burial service will follow lunch at Gethsemane Cemetery (8151 42nd Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55427). ----- Al was born on February 25th, 1932 in Mora, Minnesota and grew up in Minneapolis as the sixth of nine children. Al attended Minneapolis North High School where he met Joanne and graduated in 1950. Al and Joanne married on October 4th, 1952. Al then joined the U.S. Army in 1953 during the Korean War and was discharged on July 10th, 1955, receiving the Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and United Nations Service Medal. Starting in 1955, Al worked at Northern States Power Company (Xcel Energy) as a tree trimmer and crew supervisor until he retired in 1987. During that time, he also started his own side business, "Al's Tree Service," trimming trees on weekends: often times involving his sons and other family members for cleanup. Because of his hard work and love for his family, Al, Joanne, and their children had many adventures, travelling across the country to Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Texas, Washington D.C., and many national parks. Al enjoyed taking the family to the beach, camping, fishing, skiing and square dance weekends. During their long road trips with other square dance friends, Al was given the CB radio handle "Big Limb." Al and Joanne's love for travel also led them to the Caribbean, Canada, El Salvador, Germany, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain. Al and Joanne built their home in Golden Valley in 1962 - raising the entire family there for 25 years. In 1987, they built their retirement home in New Hope. They spent many weekends with family and friends at their recreational mobile home at Travelers Country Club in Clear Lake. Al loved to be with his family, always was willing to lend a hand with home projects and cherished attending all his grandchildren's events. Al will be missed by many, and memories of him will live on with those he loved.

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Alvin Andrew Bodin

February 25, 1932 - June 21, 2024

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Alvin Andrew Bodin

February 25, 1932 - June 21, 2024

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