Albert J. "Al" Ehrlich

Albert (Al) John Ehrlich, 67, of Burbank, SD passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
Albert John Ehrlich was born to Albert and Irene (Poggensee) Ehrlich December 14, 1952 in Lincoln, NE.
Al had two children during his first marriage, Sarah and Justin and also a very special dog Jag. Jag was his life for 18 years.
He worked between Sioux City, IA and Sioux Falls, SD for many years at the Burlington Northern Railroad. Al had many positions with the railroad. He worked his way from working in the rail yard to becoming an engineer. He was very proud of his work and proud of the guys he worked with and spoke very highly of all his co-workers. Al retired after 42 years of working on the railroad. He remained friends with most of them through visits, luncheons or phone calls.
Al found the love of his life Gemma Fadri Ehrlich. They married December 14, 2011.
After retirement, Al found some new hobbies to keep him busy. He always loved to travel once he found his camper, he put it in Rapid City at the Heart Ranch. He made many trips for two weeks at a time each month and made many friends. He also traveled to Canada to visit his wife.
Al loved to go to auctions, thrift stores, Menards, Church, and boating just to name a few hobbies.
Al was never in a hurry to get anywhere. He was a man full of knowledge, wisdom, patience and all about saving a dime on most things. Al was nothing less than a true friend with honesty and integrity.
Al is survived by his wife, Gemma Ehrlich, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, son Justin Ehrlich of Ft. Meyers, FL, and grandchildren Gage Ehrlich and Emma Ehrlich of Ft. Meyers, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Irene Ehrlich and daughter Sarah Marcoux and his dog Jag.