Alan R. Campbell

Alan R. Campbell, 78, of St. Charles, MN died on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN.
Alan was born on February 25, 1938, in Saratoga Township of Winona County MN to Stanley and Leafie (Braithwaite) Campbell. He was raised on the family farm south of St. Charles and attended Clyde Country School through the 8th grade. He was active in 4H and FFA where he showed his Angus beef cattle. Alan graduated from St. Charles High School. He received his Associate Degree in Agriculture from the University of Minnesota. On September 26, 1959, Alan was united in marriage with Cathy Burke in St. Charles. Alan worked at UBC in St. Charles before starting his farming career south of St. Charles. After retiring from farming he worked as a rural mail carrier. Alan served as the Saratoga township supervisor for many years.
Alan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Cathy; five children, Wendy (John) Steffel of St. Charles, Sue Portugue of Andover, MN, Tom (Janet) Campbell of St. Charles, John Campbell of St. Charles, and Kelly (Brian) Shank of Troy, MN; sixteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; four siblings, Lyle Campbell, Donna (Russell) Wirt, Marian (Les) Burgdorf, and Phyllis (Ed) Ayen; and by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Greg Campbell.
There will be a life celebration for Alan at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13th, at Hoff Funeral Service in St. Charles. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the celebration. Burial will be in the Saratoga Cemetery following the service.
Conversation and food at the St. Charles Moose Lodge following the burial.
In lieu of flowers, Alan's family prefers memorials to the St. Charles Foundation for Academic Excellence or to the St. Charles Community Foundation.
Leave a memory of Alan and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com