Aldrich C. Bloomquist

Aldrich "Al" C. Bloomquist, 91, of Moorhead, MN died Monday, August 6, 2012 in Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN.Al was born on March 20, 1921 in Willmar, MN to Aldrich Albin Carl and Leola Hannah France Bloomquist. He was confirmed in Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar. As a boy he became an Eagle Scout and began his lifelong hobby of collecting stamps.Al's attendance at Gustavus Adolphus College was interrupted by his service in the United States Navy in World War II. He returned to graduate in 1946.Al worked for the St. James and Mankato, MN newspapers. He also worked for Jostens and Western Beet Sugar Producers. Beginning in 1961 and continuing for the next thirty years, he worked for the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers and American Crystal Sugar Company. He was considered a leading expert on the United States sugar industry. Al originated the publication of the Sugar Beet Growers magazine. Al is survived by his wife of 68 years, Meredith; brother-in-law, Donald June Scheid; nieces and nephews, Timothy Sandra Bloomquist, Marcia Bob Olson, Betsy Greg Lundgren, Steve Mavis Scheid, Gwen Mielke, Merre Kivlin and Jennifer Matthew Rauscher. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law, Ross and Lavinia Bloomquist, and niece, Katherine Sakal.