Today, February 9, 2019, we pay tribute to a long-time volunteer at WXPR, Al Eiglmeier. Al died recently after a long battle with cancer. Courtesy the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home, we post his obituary below.
Al hosted the polka show Saturday mornings for many years. He also hosted the program we had on weekday afternoons, "Your Favorites". He brought with him a quick laugh, and a long knowledge of the music. Al was one of the foundation hosts of the polka show. He hosted his last show a couple of years ago as he had to stop because his cancer returned. Al had battled the disease for years, but when he felt better, he was here to host the show.
Al was a talented crafter. Each Christmas he would give the polka folks some ornaments he made by hand. Al gave me one of his signature lamps, made from Lake Superior stones. Today the lamp he gave me is lit in my office in tribute to his work here and his friendship.
Today(Feb.9)we will be featuring music Al recorded solo and with a band during the Polka Show from 9:00 a.m. to noon on WXPR.
We will miss him.
Ken Krall
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Alois Joseph Eiglmeier 1942 - 2019
Eiglmeier, Alois Joseph Of Glendale, Wisconsin played his last polka on January 30, 2019.
"Al" Eiglmeier, son of Alois and Anna Eiglmeier, loving husband of Donna Bieck Eiglmeier, passed away at his home in Glendale, WI after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his close friend, Gerald Westfahl. He is survived by his wife Donna, and dear friends Elizabeth Bollman, Alberta Westfahl, David and Kim (Lauren and Ben) Westfahl, and Daniel and Deb (Maddie, Livie, and Mollie) Westfahl.
"Al" was a long-time employee of Johnson Controls, as an Electrical Engineer.
He was an accordion player at the Bavarian Wursthaus for 32 years. He enjoyed a long retirement at their second home in St. Germain, Wisconsin, working in is workshop where he created beautiful projects.
He also enjoyed being a volunteer DJ at WXPR, fishing, listening to polka music, rock hunting at Little Girl's Point, and spending time with his Northwoods friends.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation at the funeral home on Thursday, February 7, from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 11:30 AM. Private interment Wisconsin Memorial Park.