Alvan George Ourada, 89 years old, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020, at a local hospital. He was born July 16,1931, in Stangelville, to the late Charles & Ludmilla (Stodola) Ourada. Alvan served in the US Army during the Korean War in from 1952 until his discharge in 1954. On April 18, 1956, he married Marilyn Bradley, at St. James Church in Cooperstown. She preceded him in death on March 18, 2015. They were married 58 years. They enjoyed going dancing especially when polka’s and waltzes were played. Traveling the USA and different countries together was a common passion for both of them.
Alvan was employed at Schuster’s Construction and helped in the construction of the Green Bay Packer Stadium. In 1957, Alvan & Marilyn purchased a dairy farm in Pine Grove. It was one of the most beautiful farms around. Alvan taught his family a strong work ethic. The neighbors were wonderful; always there for each other helping each other out. He had so many great memories of good times with their friends and neighbors in Pine Grove. In 2000 Alvan & Marilyn moved to Bellevue. Again, great neighbors and they enjoyed the area and their home. Alvan worked part-time work at Stencil Farms and Mr. Golf until 2008. He enjoyed driving the tractor again!
The impact Alvan had on his family and his community through his service to others was an amazing gift to everyone! He volunteered at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pine Grove on many committees and enjoyed working the church picnic. He was a member of the Denmark Lions Club, receiving the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. In October 1986, he started volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul in the electrical department and in October of 2019, he was acknowledged for completing 12,974 hours of service with St. Vincent DePaul. Alvan was a humble man and never thought he should be honored for his volunteer hours. He had made so many great friends through his years of volunteering!
One of Alvan’s most cherished memories was his participation in the Old Glory Honor Flight in May 2015. Such a wonderful day; receiving the overwhelming thankfulness from so many people that he so deserved. He was also a member of the Denmark VFW Post 6705.
He had such a passion for his apple tree. He enjoyed sharing the fruit from his tree, which he had grown into having both red and golden delicious apples. He grafted branches of yellow delicious onto the red delicious apple tree. Every fall he had a bountiful harvest! He was an avid Wisconsin Badger and Green Bay Packers fan. He enjoyed the memories from attending games over the years. Alvan also enjoyed many years of deer and elk hunting, as well as fishing with family and friends.
In retirement he enjoyed every sunny day, sitting on his deck & soaking in the rays of beautiful sunshine! He enjoyed the friendships made at the Bellin Health Fitness Center in Bellevue. Alvan’s greatest joy in his life was his family. He adored and was so very proud of his grandchildren and their accomplishments! He so enjoyed looking at the pictures and videos of his great granddaughter!
Alvan will be sadly missed by his children: Betty (Randy) Van Ess, Green Bay; Donna Juneau, De Pere and Sharon Burkel, Green Bay; his grandchildren: Matt (Alexi) Van Ess, Cary, NC.; Rachel (Luke) Pritts, San Antonio, TX; Nate Burkel, Green Bay, and Tyler Juneau, De Pere. He welcomed his first great grandchild, Everly Pritts in August 2019. He is further survived by his sister, Rosie (Jerry) Voelker; brother, Charlie (Sisy) Ourada; sisters-in-law; Marie Ourada, Geraldine Wojta and Laverne Bradley as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Paul; sisters and brothers; Dorothy (Joe) Zima, Julia (Vernand) Kudick, Richard Ourada, Helen (Leonard) Mleziva, and JoAnn Ourada. Also preceding him in death are his mother-in-law and father in law, Thomas & Luella (Keehan) Bradley; sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law, Dorothy (Kenneth) Dewane, Michael (Sally) Bradley, George (Elaine) Bradley, Daniel Wojta, Thomas Bradley, Raymond (Nancy) Bradley, Grace (Edward) Thiel, Jerome (Patricia) Bradley.
Friends may call on Friday, November 13, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 3425 Willow Road, from 9:30 am. until the time of Mass. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am Friday at the church with Rev. William O’Brien officiating and Deacon Dennis Kozlovsky assisting. Military honors to follow Mass. Burial in the Holy Trinity Cemetery, Pine Grove. Online condolences may be sent to Alvan’s family at www.prokowall.com. In lieu of floral expressions a memorial fund has been established to benefit future Old Glory Honor Flights for our veterans. The funeral will be livestreamed on the parish Facebook page: popgb54311.Due to COVID-19, face coverings are to be worn and social distancing required.
To honor our Dad “OUR HERO”, please thank a Veteran or anyone who is currently serving their country, for their service; or anyone who volunteers their service to others.
We love you Dad! You were always concerned about your girls and were the most unselfish man. We will miss that wonderful smile and that twinkle in your eyes, as well as that great sense of humor!