Elwood "Al" Ivar Maudal, age 76, of Pigeon Falls, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in the Mayo Clinic Health System in Osseo.

Al was born on November 26, 1947 in Wheaton, MN to Ivar and Esther (Roser) Maudal.  He married Sandra Nelson on July 8, 1972 in Whitehall.

Al graduated from the Tintah High School in Tintah, MN in 1965. He attended the Fergus Falls Junior College and then graduated from the Moorhead State University in Moorhead, MN with a Bachelor's Degree in education.  He completed his Master's Degree in Mankato, MN.

Al taught in the Whitehall School District for 34 years.  He taught high school history and social problems and worked with the LMC/Library.  He was middle school and elementary school principal and coached football, basketball and track.

Al enjoyed golfing, gardening and decorating for Christmas.  He and his wife, Sandi, traveled many short trips to concerts and plays and looked forward to attending their granddaughter's dance competitions and recitals.

Al is survived by his wife, of 51 years, Sandra; two daughters, Jennifer (Jarrod) Fromm and Kimberly Maudal; a granddaughter, Aubrey; two sisters, Gail Maudal and Virginia Maudal; a niece, Sari (Tracey) Sutton and their children, Evy and Max and a nephew, Kevin (Jessie Colbert) Kuppe and their children, Miles and Weston.

In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father–in-law, Amy and Hensel Nelson and a sister-in-law, Sue Nelson.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Peace Lutheran of Pigeon Falls with burial in the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery both in Pigeon Falls.  Pastor Greg Ofsdahl will officiate.

Visitation will be Monday, April 15, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. in the Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.