| Birth: | Oct. 17, 1920 | | Death: | 1996 | 
In 1994, he drove his 1966 Johnn Deere riding lawmower across Iowa and part of Wisconsin 240 miles to visit his ailding, estranged brother. His story was portrayed in the David Lynch film 'The Straight Story'. His funeral procession was accompanied by a lawn mower similar to the one he was known for riding.
Search Amazon for Alvin Straight | | | Burial:
Ida Grove Cemetery
Ida Grove
Ida County
Iowa, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: May 18, 2000
Find A Grave Memorial# 9303 |
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