Leroy J. Albert, 86

Leroy J. Albert, 86
Leroy J. Albert

Leroy J. Albert, 86, of Ferdinand, passed away, June 28, 2015, at his home.

Leroy was born September 3, 1928 in Ferdinand to Arthur F. and Ludwina (Werne) Albert. Leroy married Patricia Fischer on October 27, 1951 in St. Ferdinand Church. She preceded him in death on August 7, 2011.

Leroy was a member of St. Ferdinand Catholic Church Parish and its St. Joseph’s Sodality. Leroy was a former recipient of the Simon Brute Award. He was a member of the St. Meinrad K of C #5599 and also the Ferdinand Community Center. Leroy enjoyed mowing, yard work, jig-saw puzzles, slot machines at casinos. He always enjoyed being with family and friends. He was retired from DMI and then spent many years painting at Weyer Painting.

Leroy is survived by one son, Keith Albert and wife Rebecca of Lewisville, Texas; three daughters, Pam Blessinger and husband Terry of St. Anthony, Kim Fleck and husband Kevin of Ferdinand and Jenifer Moran and wife Rebecca of Evansville; three sisters, Joan Meyer and husband Bob of Jasper, Joyce Hornsey and husband Ed of Rolla, Mo. and Kathleen Hart of Jasper.; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild; his companion, Helen Brockman also survives.

Leroy was preceded in death by his wife Patricia and a brother, Ralph W. Albert.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Ferdinand Community Endowment Fund.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.

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