Erlandson, Alvin Paul Age 91, of Maplewood. Formerly of Richfield and Bloomington, died peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Born May 16, 1925 and raised in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Jean (nee Colwell), and parents Alfred and Anna Erlandson. Survived by children Susan (Paul) Van Putten, James (Kim Tann), Robert (Susan); grandchildren Lisa, David, Amy, Lori, Matthew & Joey. Memorial Service Friday, March 31 at 11:00 AM at LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER, 285 N. Dale St, St. Paul. Interment Ft. Snelling. Family will greet friends one hour before service. Memorials preferred to the church or to the Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater. Anderson Funeral Home 651-776-2761 andersonfuneralhome.com