May 18, 1942- November 24, 2020
George Mark McAlpine went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2020 at the age of 78. He passed away peacefully at his home.
He was born May 18, 1942 in Buffalo, MN to Mark & Eleanor (Freitag) McAlpine. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo, MN. He graduated from Buffalo High School in the class of 1960. He married Betty Vergin on September 19, 1964 at Cross Lutheran Church in Rockford, MN. Their union was blessed with 4 children – Brian, LuAnn, Darren & Allen. George was a lifelong Buffalo resident and member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
George farmed with his dad Mark and his brother Martin until 1972 when he began working for Buffalo Bituminous, where he later became a partner. He worked at Buffalo Bituminous until his retirement in 2002.
George enjoyed spending time at his cabin in northern Minnesota and wintering in Naples, FL. He loved hunting, fishing, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
George was preceded in death by his mother Eleanor, his father Mark & his sister Alice Hamm.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years Betty, children Brian (Jill) McAlpine, LuAnn (Kelly) Sanford, Darren (Debbie) McAlpine, Allen (Tiffany) McAlpine, 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren & brother Martin (Ardelle) McAlpine.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 27, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Buffalo, MN. A private funeral will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2020 (in accordance with current COVID restrictions).
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com
George was a fun guy…I will miss him!
We are so sorry for your loss,your dad was special to many . Our prayers will be with you. Your friends,Bruce and Lori Quady
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. Prayers for Betty
and the family. We had many happy times and memories with
them in Florida. Our sympathy to the whole family. May he rest in peace.
Interesting picture of Geese above, remember a trip to Canada with George, where he and I had scouted a group of Canada geese going into a field so early next morning he and I went out and sat behind big round bales and waited. Had my dog, who was out running around. Soon the geese came and were so close to us we both shot and only dropped 2. We laughed and realized they were too close and it made for some fun joking later!! Loved to hear his laugh….so genuine, full & hearty!! RIP George!!!
So very sorry to see this Betty, My deepest sympathy to you and your family! Prayers and hugs ❤️
So sorry for your loss, prayers for George and the entire family. I enjoyed getting to know him and fishing with many years ago. Rest In Peace George. God Bless you and your entire family.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
So sorry for your loss. George is at peace now and he is at home safe in the arms of Jesus. Sincerely, Margie
Betty and Family – I was saddened to read of George’s death. I enjoyed his coming to our (1961) class reunions, and hearing of all your family adventures.
Thinking of you at this sad time – Bobbi Douglas Gale
Dear Betty and Family,
We are sorry to hear about George. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian and Kerry Bechtold
Sorry to hear about George. I live in Texas in the winter months. I’ve known George for a long time and always enjoyed talking with him. I missed him at dialysis. May God always be with him. Family you have my blessing.
It seems like we have known George forever. He will not be forgotten, his smile and laugh will be with us forever. George was Ric’s classmate and friend. Ric likes to say that he felt quite safe as quarterback behind George as center on the Buffalo HS football team. He will be missed.
Our condolences to you Betty and your family.
He is in a better place and will be dancing smiling and laughing.
Our Love to you.
Ric and Muriel
Dear Betty and family,
I am so sorry to hear about George. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. Please know you are in my prayers.
Betty and Family-
We are sad to hear of George’s passing. We are sorry for your loss. May “HE” comfort you with all the promises and knowing of our coming reresection.
With deepest sympathy, my condolences to your family.
We would like to send our condolences to your entire family. We will miss George’s big smile and great sense of humor. George always lit up the room. We had some great laughs over the years about Patty’s tenure in the construction field when George hired her as a traffic control engineer ( flagperson). After all Patty was the daughter of a state highway engineer who oversaw road construction.George loved recalling stories about their days working together. George and Betty lived their life together to the fullest. Betty, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Nick and Patty Miller
I am so sorry to hear of George’s passing. You have my deepest sympathies!
Love, Cathy (Paumen) Hoadley
My sympathies to Betty and family. Losing someone we love is so hard, but knowing they are at peace gives us comfort. Hopefully Sandy and George will share a story or two! Cherish the memories. RIP George
Sending my prayers Riti Sanderson
So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.❤️🙏🏼
God Bless.