Al was born in Chicago where he attended Steinmetz high school and lived until meeting his wife of 61 years, Patricia. They moved to Park Ridge and had two sons: David Dummler with wife Lee Ryniec-Dummler, and Scott Dummler with wife Karen Leick and grandchildren Henry and Paige. He was also the beloved brother of Barbara Baehr with husband Rich Baehr and beloved uncle to Ryan Baehr, Jennifer Keppner, Jillian Earnest and Jeremy Dummler.

For most of his professional life, Al worked in the lumber business, starting Allenton Lumber in Elgin, Illinois before moving to Hampshire. In his spare time, he was a devoted member of his church, and loved to collect and show antique Cushman motor scooters, Mercury automobiles, and especially antique International-Harvester tractors. The tractors were an interest borne out of his time spent at his mother's family dairy farm in Timberland, Wisconsin.

He traveled extensively throughout his life: from Africa to Alaska and many points in between and performed on stage at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. His laugh was world famous and until his last days, his personality left everyone around him feeling warm and full of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd. Park Ridge, Funeral Service on Saturday, September 28, at 10:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1006 Gillick St. Park Ridge, interment to follow at Town of Maine Cemetery, Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the Alzheimer's Association or Redeemer Lutheran Church of Park Ridge.

For information, 847-823-5122.

Donations to the Alzheimer's Association may be made online: CLICK HERE
or mailed to:
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17
Chicago, IL 60601

Donations to Redeemer Lutheran Church Park Ridge may be made online: CLICK HERE
or mailed to:
1006 Gillick St.
Park Ridge, IL 60068