Al Pumper
March 13, 1964 - October 25, 2025
Allen Pumper, age 61, of New Prague, died unexpectedly with his family at his side Saturday evening, October 25, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Allen was born on March 13, 1964, in Northfield, to Alois and Stella (Havlicek) Pumper. He grew up on a farm east of Lonsdale, the youngest of eleven children, attended Lonsdale Parochial School and graduated from New Prague High School, where he met Jean M. Cavanaugh. These high school sweethearts married at St. Wenceslaus Church on July 23, 1983, and made their home in New Prague. Al went to work as a mason with Jean’s dad at Cavanaugh Concrete until 2015, then he went to work for J & L Concrete.
Al was a natural people-person, gathering friends wherever he went. He was always happy, upbeat, loved to joke and laugh, and was gregarious by nature, able to strike up a conversation with whomever was sitting next to him. An outdoorsman, he loved deer hunting and fishing. However, he was famously quoted at Schmitty’s Club House in 2019: “I like everything about deer hunting except the deer hunting”. His greatest interest lay in anything to do with sports, an avid follower and participant of baseball, basketball, golf, softball, and bowling. He so loved baseball, that his sons’ names reflect that love! He was a pitcher for the Lonsdale Aces DRS team and then went to St Benedict and pitched and coached for the Saints. Al and Jean belonged to a card club with a group of friends that has gone strong for 40 years, enjoying times of laughter and fun playing Euchre and Pfeffer. His sudden loss has left a huge void in his family and all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Pumper of New Prague; sons, Nolan, Ross, and Ryne all of New Prague; siblings, Judy Leske of Tampa, FL, Glenn Pumper of Webster, WI, Tom Pumper of Northfield, Gary Pumper of Prior Lake, Jeannie Heaney of Lakeville, Mary Pumper of South St. Paul, Bernie Pumper of Minneapolis; brother-in-law, Greg Jindra of New Prague; sister-in-law, Mary Pumper of New Prague. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Alice Jindra; brothers, Teddy & Loren.
A visitation will be held Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4-7 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home in New Prague.
Jean, Nolan and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Jean, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Al.. So many memories great memories pass through my mind. Prayers for peace for you and your boys.
Jean, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Al . Thinking of you and your family.
Jean, Nolan, Ryne and family… there are really no words but to say I’m so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. My thoughts are with you.
I am so sorry Jean to hear of your loss for you and your family. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss.
Jean, Nolan, and family – I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathys to you all. Thinking about you and sending you strength.
Jean, my deepest condolences to you and your family. Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Jean and family-extending you my deepest sympathy. May the beautiful memories you’ve created bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. We are keeping you close in your thoughts and prayers.
Jean, Nolan, Ross, Ryne and families – Extending our deepest, deepest sympathy to all of you. May God comfort you and bless you with strength in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean/family – I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Al. Our family is praying for you all and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeannie I am so sorry to hear this devastating news for you and your family. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Thinking of you and your family and hoping the memories you share will help support you through this difficult time.
Jeannie and family, I am so sorry to hear this news. I hope as time goes by you will be comforted by all the memories you have. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Jean. May god and family give you all the comfort and support. I am so sorry.
My sympathy goes out to all of you Jean, Nolan, Ross and Ryne. Gone way too young but he sure enjoyed the time he was given. Prayers for strength and comfort Kathy Sticha and Jim Cody