Born on January 10, 1925, in Plymouth County, Iowa, Al was the 8th of 9 sons raised during the Depression Era by Albert and Louise (Mueller) Kluender.
Al married Betty Lorraine Onnen on her birthday, January 29, 1944; they shared 61 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2005. They are predeceased by a son, Allan David Kluender. (1948-1971)
He is survived by his eldest son Douglas (Suzanne Pfister) of Phoenix, AZ.
After moving to Arizona in 1952, Al's life was devoted to service; first in the retail petroleum industry at Standard Oil Co. and later as an independent owner of a Chevron dealership and Western Union Office in the fast growing Maryvale area of West Phoenix.
One of his proudest achievements was serving in the Arizona Legislature From 1964-1968. Later he owned a number of independent service station and tire businesses. After retirement he brought joy to others as a floral delivery man.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 11AM at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5600 W. Palmaire Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301.
A reception will be held in the Church Fellowship Hall following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Church's historic chapel renovation or their stained glass window fund; or to the Huger Mercy Living Center, 2345 W. Orangewood Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021 are suggested by the family.
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