Alwood L. Kowald Obituary (1939

Alwood L. Kowald, age 77 of Portage, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 15, 1939 to Albert and Bertha (Krier) Kowald. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. He was united in marriage to Corinda Steinhorst June 16, 1962. He was employed for 30 years for the State Wisconsin Department of Transportation. He loved spending time at their cabin up North. Alwood was an avid outdoorsman. He also loved NASCAR and the Chicago Bears. Survivors include his wife Corinda of 54 years, two sons Mark (Georgia) Kowald and Jon Kowald, one daughter Stacey (Jonathan) Kierman, nine grandchildren Ryan, Benjamin, Annie, Madelyn and Emma Kierman, and Mark, Jr. Katie, and Luke Kowald and Elyssa Kowald, one brother Allan (Candy) Kowald and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Arnold Kowald, and one sister Betty Hitchcock Funeral services with full military honors will be held Monday, December 26 at 11 AM at Grasse Funeral Home in Pardeeville with Pastor Buddy Head officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of services. Memorials in Alwood's memory may be made to Cornerstone Bible Church in Portage,2d