Aloysius "Al"'s Obituary
Aloysius “Al” William Verploegen, 93, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The funeral liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024, also at Holy Spirit followed by placement of the urn in the Holy Spirit Columbarium.
Al was born on July 6, 1930, in Havre, Montana to John and Margaret Verploegen. He was raised in a family with five brothers and three sisters. They farmed a ranch in Cottonwood, Montana when he was a boy. After high school, he joined the US Navy serving from December 7, 1950, to October 6, 1954. After his honorable discharge, he went back to Havre, MT.
He met and married Carol Ann Wurth and together they had five children.
Al went to work at RCA service company in 1955. He then went to work at KMON radio station as a chief engineer in 1969. In 1970, Al and Carol decided to purchase A & W that spring before selling in June of 1975. They bought Taco John’s on 10th Avenue S that same month before selling in November of 2006.
He was a lifelong member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the HAMM Radio Club and enjoyed running the grandchildren up and down the “challenge hills” in Giant Springs State Park.
Al is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Karla V. (Scott) McCurtain of Rock Springs, WY, Laurie (Loran) Frazier of Great Falls, and Susan (Joe) Bodner of Raynesford; son, Jeffrey (Ann) Verploegen of Great Falls; daughter-in-law, Marlyann Verploegen; nine grandchildren; Jasey C. (Matt) McBurnett, Matthew (Emma) McCurtain, Melissa (Tyler) Kapperud, Alex (Casey) McCurtain, Britany (Jeremiah) Hiatt, Eric (Emily) Frazier, Grant (Grace) Frazier, Bridget (Joe) Brookie, and Angel (Jed) Polk; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, John O. Verploegen; parents, John and Margaret Verploegen; brothers, Anton, Hans, Paul, Karl, and Bill Verploegen; sisters, Elizabeth Price, and Mary and Hildy Verploegen.
The family wishes to thank the Emergency Room staff and the staff on the 7th floor of Benefis. They would also like to thank the staff at Peace Hospice. You all were very kind and went out of your way to help and care for Al.
In memory of Al, donations may be made to Holy Spirt Catholic Church and the Great Falls Rescue Mission.
