Allan Edgar Al Avery, 67, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018. He was born January 2, 1951 in Albert Lea the son of Edgar and Betty Avery. Al graduated from Albert Lea High School. He worked for and retired from Wenger Corporation. He was a member of Pontoppidan Lutheran Church. After 25 happy years together, Al married Nancy Heidtke on December 19, 2009. Al enjoyed fishing, watching the Vikings and Twins, traveling with his wife, and morning coffee with Nancy and friends. Al is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Paula (Jayson) Christenson of Albert Lea, Peggy Avery of Albert Lea; step-sons, Matt (Kathy) Firebaugh of Owatonna, Nate Firebaugh of Dodge Center; brother, Vic (Donna) Avery of Albert Lea; sisters, Mary Lou Funke of Bancroft, IA, Phyllis (Gerald) Lamping of Keewatin; brother in law, Paul Heidtke; sister in law, Kathie Alver; 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Al is also survived by his man's best friend, his dog, Dozier. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers in law, Frank Funke and Ivan Alver. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Friday from 4pm to 7pm and on Saturday from 1pm to 2pm at Pontoppidan Lutheran Church. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 6 at 2pm at Pontoppidan Lutheran Church with Pastor Mike Walerius and Pastor Dick Hegel officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Pontoppidan Lutheran Church, members of the family, or donor's choice. Visitation: 10/05/2018 16:00 10/05/2018 19:00 Service: and one hour prior to the service at the church. 10/06/2018 14:00