APG East Central MN Obituary Placement
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Allen Lee Derheim, 70, peacefully passed on Wed. May 25th 2022, while receiving comfort care at North Memorial. Born Aug. 16, 1951 in Mpls MN to Mary & Leonard Derheim. Proceded in death by his Mom & Dad; Mary & Len Derheim, Grace Derheim; step Mom. Foster parents; Arzella & Ted Brandt, Siblings: Lianna, Randy. Survived by Siblings: Dan-Sky (Barb-Hana), Barry (Mary), Len Jr, Glory (Joe), Suzi (Frank), Pam (Steve), & Dave. Nieces & nephews.
Allen Derheim, was known as "Osseo AL" for many well known reasons. Al was baptized & confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, graduated from Osseo Sr. high, & attended Anoka vocational school for Culinary Baking in 1970, then worked for the Anoka state hospital. Later he enjoyed a long career in landscaping maintenance with the Ackerman Family. Al didn't drive a car, but rode his bicycle here, there, & everywhere. Near daily "Al spottings" were common amongst his community as conversations occurred with friends along his route around town.
Al was a special piano/organ player & singer, sharing music at Osseo Gardens Assisted Living, St. Paul Lutheran Church, & other neighboring churches. He loved various music, & friends took note that Vince Gills; Go rest high on that mountain, Amazing Grace, How Great Thou Art, were some of his many favorite songs.
Al was a patriot, loved America, & was very active in the community, lending a helping hand. He volunteered and participated at Cross Food Shelf, fundraising events, high school games, banquets-picnics, concession stands, churches, parades, & Luna's. Traveling journeys with some dear friends facilitated exciting trips to Hawaii, State parks, Antique auctions, & Oklahoma was wonderful. Al liked people, had a great sense of humor, a twinkle in his eye, and loved conversation. We'll miss Al's funny laugh...hissing & raising his shoulders like Mutely from the comic strip.
In 2014-2015 Al received the Super Fan Award from the Osseo Sports Dept. & received sports memorabilia & team game passes ever since. In 2016 he was Grand Marshall of the Osseo Lions Roar parade. In 2021 Al was invited to the Osseo Legion baseball Central Plains Regional Tournament in SD & Coach Kitzman drove him to SD to be with the team & watch the tournament.
Al had many accomplishments. Naturally, many friends came to know & love Al, & some considered him extended family. It's been said that he never met a stranger, every place was his home, every door was open, & he was happy with simple things.
"Osseo-Al" Celebration of Life, in Osseo MN. Three events open to the public.
**Sat. June 11, 6-8pm, Social Celebration. 7:30pm "A walk Down Memory Lane." Dress in your Osseo/Fav Sports team gear to celebrate AL's love for sports! At the Osseo Senior High Gym, 317 2nd Ave. NW, Osseo, MN.
**Sat. June 11, 8pm, Continue the celebration, community gathering & appetizers at the American Legion, 260 4th Ave SE, Osseo, MN.
**Sun. June 12, 6pm, Memorial Service. Fellowship, Treats, coffee, lemonade to follow outdoors, weather permitting. St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 710 E. Broadway St., Osseo, MN.
Burial at Open Gate Cemetery, Osseo, MN will occur at a later date.
Donations may be made to Osseo Athletic Dept, Memo section: in memory of Al.
Visit https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/osseoal
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