native of Wilton, MN. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1965, serving as a
cryptologic technician for 23 years, eventually settling in Virginia Beach, VA
where he retired. He later worked for Forrest Exterminating Services for 25
years, retiring in 2017.
In his free time, Al enjoyed hunting, fishing, grilling, and entertaining friends
and neighbors at home.
He is predeceased by his parents Eileen Vroman and John Mrazek, and his
brother, Jay Mrazek.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Lois ‘Lodi’ Mrazek, his sisters
Lynn Prater of Colstrip, Montana and Melanie Synkiew of Cloquet, MN, and
his brother Leonard Mrazek, Sr. of Racine, WI. A father and grandfather by
choice, he is also survived by his two children, Shawn and Laura Ellington,
and two grandchildren, Nathan and Claire Ellington, all of Norfolk, VA.
A private service for the family will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home in
Norfolk.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Heart
Association ( www.heart.org ) and CHKD.( www.chkd.org ).