Alan Lee Finkeldei, 63, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away suddenly on March 29, 2018. He was born on July 15, 1954, Fowler , Kansas, the son of Joseph Henry Finkeldei and Evelyn Leona (Leis) Finkeldei.

Alan graduated from Fowler High School in 1972. He worked as a construction laborer in Dodge City, Kansas for many years before moving to Rogers, Arkansas, in 2015.

He was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time and having conversations with his brother, sisters, nieces and nephews, especially if it included fish tales. He enjoyed playing golf and his passion was being in the great outdoors to experience his love of fishing, in which he was proficient in locating and catching his limit. He often hosted a gathering of friends to enjoy his bounty.

He was a member of NA in Dodge City, Kansas, and Rogers, Arkansas, for 30 years. He assisted with meetings, group activities and was a sponsor to many individuals. A friend stated Alan was often the voice of reason and diligence in his endeavors with NA. Alan also attended the Church of the Nazarene when he was Dodge City, and was still seeking a church home in Rogers.

He leaves behind two sisters and one brother: Jane (Finkeldei) and Vern Mayo of Fowler; Don Finkeldei and Karla Walker of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Mary (Finkeldei) Smith and Brad Smith of Crede, Colorado; 8 nieces and nephews, 13 great nieces and nephews; several great-great nieces and nephews; several Aunts and Uncles; and a host of cousins and friends. He also leaves behind special friends, Ronda and Randy Pegram, Ronda's brother Tom South, and special relatives, Uncle Clarence and Betty Leis and family of Rogers, Arkansas, all who greatly assisted Alan in his time of need. Most importantly he leaves behind his faithful dog, Annie, who will miss him significantly.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2018, at the United Methodist Church, Fowler, Kansas.