Alfred Holweger

Alfred L. Holweger, 72, of Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, September 6, 2003, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.
Alfred Lyle Holweger, the son of Fred and Lena Holweger, was born November 24, 1930, in Emerado, ND, where he grew up and attended school. For years, Alfred was a diesel mechanic employed by E. E. Hurner and then Cossette Trucking, both of Fargo, ND. In 1992 he retired from Fargo Freightliner, also of Fargo.
On March 21, 1969, Alfred married Katherine (Aamodt) Aaser in Moorhead. Alfred was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Moorhead. He enjoyed spending time at the self-made lake home on Lake Lida, a good game of pinochle, as well as hunting and fishing.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, four brothers, stepson, Roger Aaser; grandson, Roger Aaser Jr.; and stepdaughter-in-law, Janet Aaser. He is survived by his wife, Katherine of Moorhead; sons, Mark (Janice) Holweger, Walcott, ND, and Wayne (Laurie) Holweger, Aberdeen, SD; daughters, Claudette (Gary) Grandbois, Fargo, and Kristi (Ronald) Johnson, Alexandria, MN; stepsons, Richard Aaser, Mandan, ND, Steven (Brenda) Aaser, League City, TX, and Scott (Carey) Aaser, Iron, MN; brothers, Donald (Glenna) Holweger, East Grand Forks, MN, Milton Holweger, Grand Forks, ND, and Wilmer (Darlene) Holweger, Chattaroy, WA; and a sister, Clara (Henry) Taylor, Newport, WA; 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Alfred's funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, (9/9/03), at 1:30 PM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Moorhead. Visitation is planned for Monday, (9/8/03), from 4pm to 8pm with a public prayer service at 7 PM at Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead. Burial will be at Moorhead Memorial Gardens, Moorhead.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorials be sent to Hospice of the Red River Valley, 1701 38th Street SW, Suite 201, Fargo, ND 58103-4499 to benefit the wonderful service they provide. Alfred's family would also like to extend a special note