ALDON "AL" V. LOKKEN, 81, of 403 W. MacArthur Ave., died Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at Syverson Lutheran Home in Eau Claire. Al was born on August 30, 1918 in Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin to Clara (Thorson) and Bendick Lokken. He was of Norwegian descent, a fact he was very proud of. He spoke fluent Norwegian and delighted in the nickname "Pigeon Norwegian." He was a member of Nordmanns-Forbunet, and he had the good fortune to visit Norway twice. One of his favorite Norwegian sayings was "Takk for Alt," (thanks for everything.)\r\nAl's family was his most precious legacy. He married Julia "Julie" Holmen on December 28, 1944, at King's Valley Lutheran Church in Osseo, Wisconsin.He is survived by his wife, Julie; and three sons, A. Vernon (Dixie) of Spooner, Paul (Carla) and Peter (Jill) both of Eau Claire; and daughter, Pamela (Robert) Oman of Barron. He leaves seven grandchildren, Andrew (Melissa), Matthew, and John Oman; Joshua and Sarah Lokken; and Grant and Carlton Lokken; sisters-in-law, Norma Lokken of La Crosse, Crystal Lokken of Berkley, CA, and Gladys Bye-Nelson of Osseo. He is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Carroll and Sigurd.\r\nAl was a devoted member of Grace Lutheran Church, which he joined in 1951.He sang in the Senior Choir, was a past President of the congregation, participated in the Three S Mens' Bible Study group, and served three terms on the Grace Lutheran Foundation Board of Directors.\r\nAl was an active and enthusiastic participant in the Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire, and served as both President and Lieutenant Governor with that organization.\r\nAn avid reader with a lifelong love of learning, Al graduated from Whitehall High School in 1935. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Engineering in 1943. He served his country in World War II by working in Naval Research in Washington D.C.\r\nAl had two careers, first as a professional engineer employed by Trane Company in LaCrosse and, later Eau Claire Plumbing Supply. In 1958 he became a representative for Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance Company, a pursuit he enjoyed until his retirement in 1984.\r\nOne of Al's greatest joys was vacationing at the family cottage at Shell Lake, Wisconsin. He loved being there, whether with the boisterous exuberance of the entire family or more tranquil times alone with Julie. \r\nA celebration of Al's life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Rolf Nestingen officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home and an hour prior to services Monday at the church.\r\nThe family requests that any memorials be directed to Grace Lutheran Church or to the donor's choice.\r\nWe will always cherish Al's ready smile, kind compassion, and warm generosity. For those of us who have known and loved you we say "Takk for Alt," Al!

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