Alfred B. Cole, Jr.

Alfred B. Cole, Jr., 76 of Sioux City, passed away peacefully at his home. Military Graveside Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City conducted by the United States Air Force. Abiding by family wishes, cremation has taken place and in lieu of flowers, memorials are asked to be made to Disabled American Veterans Chapter 54, 5129 Military Rd, Sioux City, 51109. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com

Alfred was born on October 24, 1933 in Sioux City to Alfred B. and Virginia (Doud) Cole. He was raised in Sioux City until the age of 11 when he moved to Omaha to attend Boystown due to the death of his parents. Following his high school education, Alfred enlisted in the United States Air Force in April of 1952. He married Jean M. Kent on December 8, 1956 in Dakota City, Nebraska. While in the Air Force he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal, serving over 26 years total to his country before retiring as a Master Sergeant. Alfred worked at Chicago Northwestern Railroad where he retired in 1990 after giving 30 years of service. He enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical, electrical, or even plumbing related, not always being able to reassemble into working condition. He collected clocks, enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Alfred looked forward mostly to joining the group at the McDonalds Restaurant on Lewis Blvd for coffee, several times a day.

Alfred is survived by his children Larry Cole and his wife Deb of Sioux City, Lance Cole and his wife Jennifer of Council Bluffs, Linda Mohrhauser and her husband Corey of Belle Vista, Arkansas, Lori Fox and her husband Randy of Council Bluffs, and Lucinda "Cindy" Zellers and her husband Ron of Sioux City; sisters Pat, Joyce, and Shirley; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and his dog Benji.

Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, wife Jean in 1999, 4 brothers, one sister, and 2 grandsons Jonathon Webster Sr. and Cole Mohrhauser.