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NIAGARA, Wis. -- Alfred James Sauld, 80, of Niagara, Wis., passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center following a six-year battle with bladder cancer.
Born on July 4, 1946, in Norway, Alfred was the son of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Poirier) Sauld. A 1964 graduate of Niagara High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly after graduation and served for two years in the Vietnam War.
On July 13, 1968, Al married Denise Bryngelson, the love of his life, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara. His professional career included 15 years with the J. Verrette Company, serving several years as its vice president, followed by 22 years at Stora Enso until his retirement in 2003. Following retirement, Al frequently shared that the best job he ever had was taking care of his grandchildren.
Devotion to faith and family served as the foundation of Al's life. He was a dedicated, long-time member and usher at the Aurora Free Church. Deeply committed to serving his community, Al served as the Niagara Town Chairman for six years and sat on the Marinette County Board for 18 years. Additionally, he was an active member of both the Silent Sport Group and the Political Lunch Group.
Al was a passionate runner and outdoorsman who completed several 50- and 100-mile races, as well as the complete 2,189-mile Appalachian Trail at age 69. Together with his wife, he traveled and hiked extensively across the globe, exploring France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Nepal, Central America and locations throughout the United States. He also cherished time spent at his hunting camp. Al always took what the trail gave him and it gave him a lot.
Alfred will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 58 years, Denise Sauld; three children, Ahren (Kelly) Crotty, Craig (Jill) Sauld, and Kurt (AnnMarie) Sauld; six grandchildren, Emma Sauld, Jacob Sauld (Andrea Silverio), Aden Johnson, Trina (Dalton) Sutton, Alise Crotty, and Accacia Delong; two great-grandchildren, Dean Sanders and Zylan Sutton; four siblings, Janice Farmer, Wilfred (Helen) Sauld, Edward Sauld, and Dennis Sauld; and many special nieces and nephews, Deborah (Jon) McKinzie, Katie (Michael) Keppen, Christy Branback, Lynne Bryngelson, David (Jennifer) Sauld, Michael (Rachel) Farmer, Joseph Farmer, David (Sarah) Farmer, Andrew (Alyssa) Farmer, Timothy (Katie) Farmer, Jason Sauld, Jeremy (Cori) Sauld, Ronald (Crystal) Branback, Wayne Branback, Brandon Branback, and Steve (Missy) Bryngelson; special cousin Anna (AJ) Drengberg-Gilboe; and special friends Gilbert (Louise) Engel, Carlos (Pamela) Flores, Melissa Inglese and Michelle Kulman; along with many faithful friends.
In addition to his parents, Alfred is preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Donald and Eva Bryngelson; three brothers-in-law, Michael Farmer, Gary Bryngelson, and Richard Moore; and a sister-in-law, Karyn Bryngelson.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Aurora Free Church, 1867 Cemetery Court, Niagara, with Pastor Karl Utzat officiating the funeral service at 11 a.m.
Alfred's family would like to give a special thank you to the "Angels on Earth" at the VA who cared for him and his family throughout this entire journey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Aurora Free Church or Almost Home Animal Shelter.
Condolences may be expressed to the family of Alfred James Sauld online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.