Earl Robert Altmann

Earl Robert Altmann was born on August 9, 1929, in West Newton Township to Herbert J. and Amelia (Bastian) Altmann. He was united in marriage to Beverly on April 27, 1957. Earl loved to work on anything that was built before the 1960s, including restoring several Model-T Fords. He spent many hours researching historic sites where he metal detected for valuable artifacts. He spent many hours in the woods being eaten alive by mosquitoes while sifting through dirt for hidden treasures. Earl also enjoyed fishing with family. In later years, he enjoyed watching the Price is Right and competing with his grandson. He almost always won. By far, his favorite thing was spending time with his family around the kitchen table, talking smart and shooting the breeze. Earl Robert Altmann, age 86, of Sleepy Eye, died on Monday, January 25, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Steinhaus) Altmann of Sleepy Eye; children: Jeff and Tina Altmann of Sleepy Eye, Jayson Altmann of Sleepy Eye, Tim and Robin Altmann of Sleepy Eye, Lisa and Barry Hillmann of Sleepy Eye, Kelly Altmann and Tim Lambert of Eden Prairie, Grant and Bridget Altmann of Minneapolis; 11 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren; siblings: Roland and Bernice Altmann of Burien, WA, and Ruth and Bill McNamara of Olivia. Visitation 1 9:30 am - 11:00 am Thursday, January 28, 2016 St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sleepy Eye 221 Walnut St. SE Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 11:00 am Thursday, January 28, 2016 St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sleepy Eye 221 Walnut St. SE Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information Home Cemetery 700 St. Mary's St. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085