Alfred D. Whitehead

Alfred D. Whitehead, age 94, of Milaca, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, September 28th, 2025. In keeping with his wishes no services are planned at this time.

Alfred was born April 11th, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to Alfred and Sally (Levandowski) Whitehead. He graduated from Anoka High School and later Dunwoody Tech. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and upon his honorable discharge he went to work at Honeywell for 40 years as a Tool and Die Maker, he spent 16 of those years as the Plant Steward for Local 1145.

It was at Honeywell in 1987 when he met his second wife and soulmate Sandy. Alfred and Sandy moved around Minnesota looking for their perfect place, finally settling down on 10 acres in Milaca which they referred to as their little piece of Heaven, also known to family and close friends as “Clumsy Acres”.

He loved spending time with family and friends, listening to music, watching movies and TV mysteries and messing around on his computer. He was known for his jokes, being a prankster and just making people laugh. He most enjoyed reading his Bible and the teachings of Our Lord.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy (Bulger-Haggard) Whitehead; sister, Carolyn Steinhauer of Hackettstown, NJ. Children Barb Whitehead of Eagan, Bruce (Vanassa) of Medina, Marsha (Arlyn) Anderson of Woodbury, Mike (Lisa) of Rogers and Tom (Kris) of Maple Grove; step-children, Candy (John) Dreshar of Andover, Mike (Joan) Haggard of Zimmerman and Jason (Kristie) of Onamia; 32 Grandchildren; 34 Great Grandchildren and many friends in our faith community.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Sally; son Mark Whitehead and special pup Mitzi.