Alvin "Al" Joseph Molitor

Alvin “Al” Molitor, age 84, of Carroll passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at St. John Paul II Parish – Holy Spirit Church in Carroll with Fr. Brian Feller as Celebrant assisted by Deacon David Prenger.  Lectors for the Mass will be Kara Molitor, Jill Prenger, and Matt Prenger.  Music for the Mass will be by Marcy Anderson as pianist and Kathleen Macke as cantor  .  Gift bearers will be Al’s great-grandchildren. Casket bearers will be grandchildren: Kristin Molitor, Jill Prenger, Kara Molitor, Katy Molitor, Matt Prenger, and Tyler Prenger.  Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Carroll American Legion.

Friends may call at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll after 4:00 P.M. on Monday where there will be a Rosary at 5:00 P.M. and a Christian Wake Service at 6:30 P.M.  The casket will be moved to the church at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday where visitation will resume until the time of Mass.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Bill Evans Foundation for Kids and may be left with the funeral home or at the church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Al’s family at www.dahnandwoodhouse.com

Alvin “Al” Joseph Molitor was born to John and Christina (Lambertz) Molitor on May 16, 1934, in Lake City, IA.  Al graduated from Lake City High School in 1952, where he played football and ran track.  Al continued playing football and running track at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, where he was later inducted into their Hall of Fame.  After college, Al enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendleton in California. Al married Jo Ann Mill on July 18, 1956, at St. Jean’s Catholic Church in Sioux City.

Upon completing his military service in California, Al and Jo moved to Coon Rapids, IA, where Al taught Junior High mathematics and coached football.  They then moved to Carroll in 1961 where Al continued teaching mathematics and coaching at Carroll Junior High School.  In 1966, Al returned to school obtaining his Master’s in Education from the University of South Dakota.  Al served as the Athletic Director and Vice Principal for Carroll High and Junior High School.  After serving as the Athletic Director and Vice Principal, Al continued teaching mathematics at Carroll Junior High School until he retired in 1996.

But, Al did not truly retire as he continued his passion through substitute teaching.  Al also continued his involvement in local sports through the annual Al Molitor Relays, which were established in recognition of his contributions to Carroll’s Athletic Programs.  Al enjoyed all sports but loved following and cheering for the Carroll Tigers.

In his free-time, Al played golf and cared for his acreage east of Maple River.  Al was also active in the St. Francis of Assisi Parish from participating in the Men’s Club to volunteering as lay director.

Al is survived by his wife Jo of Carroll; his son Jim Molitor (Teri) of Carroll; his daughter Amy Prenger (Louie) of Carroll; six grandchildren: Kristin Molitor of Carroll, Kara Molitor (Mike Kostka) of Burbank, CA, Kaitlyn Molitor of Waukee, Jill Prenger of Ft. Myers, FL, Matthew Prenger (Tasha) of Carroll, and Tyler Prenger of Carroll; six great grandchildren: Kierstynn, Miekko, Jadon, Anastasia, Beila, and Brody; his brother Allen Molitor (Lynne) of Winnetka, IL; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Al was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Viola Selzer, and his three brothers John Molitor, Larry Molitor, and Marvin Molitor.