Grandma’s Stories

Fly high in Heaven, G-Dad, & watch over us 🌠

Grandpa Al Aldrich 1/9/62 – 8/7/22

Al Aldrich, 60, departed from this life on Sunday August 7, 2022. His legacy lives on through his children, Alan Aldrich, Alyssa (and Andy) Leverenz, Jaime (and Tyler) Cardwell, and grandchildren, Lex and Ruby Leverenz.

He was preceded in death by his father, Detective Lee Aldrich Sr. His beloved mother, Ellen Aldrich, lives on, along with his older brother, Lee Jr. (and Darlene) Aldrich.

He was born on January 9, 1962 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was born to fly.

He became a pilot at age 16, flying both airplanes and helicopters.

He went on to work as an aerospace engineer.

He was also the CEO of Aerocad and owner of Bowling Green Airport.

Aviation was among his greatest passions, as well as music. He was a multi-instrumentalist musician, guitarist, pianist, singer and songwriter.

Anyone who knew Big Al … knows he was a man with big dreams, a generous heart and a remarkable sense of humor.

He was a self-published author, connoisseur of film and rock n roll, plus an epic storyteller. He pushed the limits of his creativity and accomplished everything he put his mind to.

He inspired those he met throughout his journey on Earth, and was a good friend to many.

He was surrounded by family… as he cleared for takeoff, making his grand departure…  from this world.

“He now flies with the angels.”