Al Aho Obit

AL AHO, 81 of Crosby, passed away on Aug. 13, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital of complications from surgery. Al was born in Chisholm and married Barb Stark of Crosby. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the mines, a carpenter and a welder before retiring as an assembly mechaic in the conveyor and packaging systems industry. He enjoyed motorcycling, woodworking, fishing, reading, motorsports and visiting state parks. He especially enjoyed watching youth hockey, where his family friend Hunter goalied. He was a Navy veteran, serving on an aircraft carrier. In addition to his wife Barb of 54 years, he is also survived by his daughters Dawn Leoni, Debbie Mohawk and Chris Aho; his grandchildren: Stephanie Lee, Brandon Buchwitz, Cody Danielson; and great-grandchildren: Maddie, Desi and Lucy; his brother Rudy Aho, his sister Darlene Bennett and several nieces and nephews. There will be no Memorial Service per Al’s wishes.