Alan David Gentrup, a longtime construction worker in the Newtown area, died unexpectedly at his home October 14, 2022. He was 57.

Alan was born December 25, 1964, in Fremont, Nebraska, the son of Ed and Dottie Gentrup. In 1983, he graduated from Archbishop Bergan Catholic High School in Fremont and served four years in the United States Army before moving to Connecticut in 1988.

Known to his family and friends as “Al,” he worked more than 20 years for Canfield Construction Co and more recently for Michael Burton Builders. He enjoyed fishing with friends, a cold beer, water skiing, and was the biggest Nebraska Cornhusker football fan in all of New England. You could also find him playing with his favorite dogs and hanging out with his good friend George.

Survivors include his daughter, Liza Marie, who was his pride and joy and his greatest accomplishment in life; his former spouse, Donna Gentrup, of Newtown; his father, the Rev Ed Gentrup of Fremont, Neb.; brothers Gene (Patty) Gentrup of Liberty, Mo., and Sean Gentrup of Lincoln, Neb.; a sister, Audra Benke of Cedar Bluffs, Neb.; three nieces; and two nephews.

He was predeceased by his mother, Dottie Gentrup; sister-in-law Kim Gentrup; brother-in-law Rob Benke; and former mother-in-law Jean Marie Piccioli.

Al will be remembered for his kindness, his big heart, and his sense of humor. He will be missed.

A Celebration of Life service is scheduled at noon Saturday, October 22, at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street in Newtown. Friends may call from 11 am to noon prior to the service.