Alan David Weeks

Alan David Weeks, age 56 of Knapp, died February 24, 2013 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at the Baldwin Care Center.  Alan was born on September 19, 1956 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin; the son of David and Elaine (Travis) Weeks.  He graduated from Stanley-Boyd High School prior to enlisting in the armed forces where he served in the United States Army. He worked several years for Mulcahy Construction in Oakdale, MN as a carpenter.

Alan enjoyed the outdoors, as he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He has fond memories of his camping trips to Canada as well as raising his chickens, horses, and rabbits. He also enjoyed playing billiards and bowling with the guys.

Alan is survived by Cheryl; his children, Amanda (Dan) Yaeger, Jessica Weeks Radle, Aj (Angela)Weeks, Michelle (James) Whitwam and Ashley (Richard) Weeks; grandchildren, Marshall, Kimberly, Lucas, Hunter, Justin, Annabella and Baby Bubbles; siblings, Cindy Warner, Marsha (Glen) Ries, Wanda Smith, Trudy (Dean) Rucks, Mary (Todd) Zimmerman, Mike Weeks, Pete (Gretchen) Weeks, Sheryl Weeks and Brenda (Garrett) Doug.   He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; daughter, Kathleen Elaine Rose Weeks; brother-in-law Kit Warner; niece and nephew, Duane and Wendy.

A Celebration of Alan’s Life will be held 3:00 – 6:00 PM Friday, March 1, 2013 at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin. His grandchildren will serve as honorary casket bearers.  A special thanks to the Baldwin Care Center staff and Adoray Hospice for their loving care.  Memorials are preferred.  Funeral services are entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin (715) 684-3434.