Grinnell Town & Country, Wednesday, April 26, 1989
Joe Anthony Albers was born to Bernard and Lena (Wenke) Albers on Sept. 30, 1893, at Angelus, Kansas and departed his life at Lantern Park Manor, Colby, KS, April 13, 1989. He lived his entire life in the Angelus-Oakley area. He was united in marriage to Veronica Beckman on April 23, 1917. Later that year he entered the army to serve in World War I at the age of 23 years, serving in France and Germany. After his discharge on August 28, 1919, Joe and "Franie" made their home in a sod house southwest of Menlo, Kansas for several years, then moved to a farm Northeast of Oakley until retiring in 1953 where they built a new home in Oakley.
In almost 69 years of married life they saw many changes from the horse and buggy days to landing on the moon. They were blown out in the dust storms and hailed out many times, plus going through many severe Kansas winters, losing a daughter in a drowning accident and son George on a run away horse. He took a lot of satisfaction in farming and acquired land along the years. He also raised cattle and would often ship them by rail to Kansas City. He had a deep and abiding faith and always looked on the brighter side of life. He loved to have fun, playing cards, dominoes and told many of the old time stories that happen to friends and relatives. He could always recall events very vividly.
He had surgery for cancer of the larynx in 1956. He managed to survive and learn to speak with a battery talker. He built the Silver Spur Trailer Court close to Highway junction 83 and 40. and ran that for many years. His grandchildren were very special to him and he enjoyed the times when he could be with them.
Veronica died Feb. 6, 1986 and after her death he gradually began to fail, giving up the things he loved to do. He was a lifetime member of the VFW post of Grinnell, member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Oakley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 children, 4 brothers and 5 sisters. He leaves to mourn 4 sons, Joe and wife Velda of Colorado Springs; Bernard of Menlo; Arnold and wife Rosie, Colby; Ralph and wife Marcella, Oakley. He had 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Services were at the St. Joseph Church with Rev. Donald P. McCarthy officiating Saturday, April 15 at 10:00 a. m. Final resting place at the St. Joseph Cemetery with military graveside services performed by the VFW Post of Grinnell. Casket bearers were Marvin Albers, Stan Albers, Chris Albers, Lynn Albers, Randy Albers, and Bell Olsen. Lector: Sandy Moore; Mass servers: Ryan Moore and Brian Ptacek; Song Leader: Dennis Baalman; Organist: Phyliss Temaat. Koster Funeral Home was in Charge of burial.
Joe Anthony Albers was born to Bernard and Lena (Wenke) Albers on Sept. 30, 1893, at Angelus, Kansas and departed his life at Lantern Park Manor, Colby, KS, April 13, 1989. He lived his entire life in the Angelus-Oakley area. He was united in marriage to Veronica Beckman on April 23, 1917. Later that year he entered the army to serve in World War I at the age of 23 years, serving in France and Germany. After his discharge on August 28, 1919, Joe and "Franie" made their home in a sod house southwest of Menlo, Kansas for several years, then moved to a farm Northeast of Oakley until retiring in 1953 where they built a new home in Oakley.
In almost 69 years of married life they saw many changes from the horse and buggy days to landing on the moon. They were blown out in the dust storms and hailed out many times, plus going through many severe Kansas winters, losing a daughter in a drowning accident and son George on a run away horse. He took a lot of satisfaction in farming and acquired land along the years. He also raised cattle and would often ship them by rail to Kansas City. He had a deep and abiding faith and always looked on the brighter side of life. He loved to have fun, playing cards, dominoes and told many of the old time stories that happen to friends and relatives. He could always recall events very vividly.
He had surgery for cancer of the larynx in 1956. He managed to survive and learn to speak with a battery talker. He built the Silver Spur Trailer Court close to Highway junction 83 and 40. and ran that for many years. His grandchildren were very special to him and he enjoyed the times when he could be with them.
Veronica died Feb. 6, 1986 and after her death he gradually began to fail, giving up the things he loved to do. He was a lifetime member of the VFW post of Grinnell, member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Oakley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 children, 4 brothers and 5 sisters. He leaves to mourn 4 sons, Joe and wife Velda of Colorado Springs; Bernard of Menlo; Arnold and wife Rosie, Colby; Ralph and wife Marcella, Oakley. He had 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Services were at the St. Joseph Church with Rev. Donald P. McCarthy officiating Saturday, April 15 at 10:00 a. m. Final resting place at the St. Joseph Cemetery with military graveside services performed by the VFW Post of Grinnell. Casket bearers were Marvin Albers, Stan Albers, Chris Albers, Lynn Albers, Randy Albers, and Bell Olsen. Lector: Sandy Moore; Mass servers: Ryan Moore and Brian Ptacek; Song Leader: Dennis Baalman; Organist: Phyliss Temaat. Koster Funeral Home was in Charge of burial.
Grinnell Town & Country, Wednesday, April 26, 1989
Joe Anthony Albers was born to Bernard and Lena (Wenke) Albers on Sept. 30, 1893, at Angelus, Kansas and departed his life at Lantern Park Manor, Colby, KS, April 13, 1989. He lived his entire life in the Angelus-Oakley area. He was united in marriage to Veronica Beckman on April 23, 1917. Later that year he entered the army to serve in World War I at the age of 23 years, serving in France and Germany. After his discharge on August 28, 1919, Joe and "Franie" made their home in a sod house southwest of Menlo, Kansas for several years, then moved to a farm Northeast of Oakley until retiring in 1953 where they built a new home in Oakley.
In almost 69 years of married life they saw many changes from the horse and buggy days to landing on the moon. They were blown out in the dust storms and hailed out many times, plus going through many severe Kansas winters, losing a daughter in a drowning accident and son George on a run away horse. He took a lot of satisfaction in farming and acquired land along the years. He also raised cattle and would often ship them by rail to Kansas City. He had a deep and abiding faith and always looked on the brighter side of life. He loved to have fun, playing cards, dominoes and told many of the old time stories that happen to friends and relatives. He could always recall events very vividly.
He had surgery for cancer of the larynx in 1956. He managed to survive and learn to speak with a battery talker. He built the Silver Spur Trailer Court close to Highway junction 83 and 40. and ran that for many years. His grandchildren were very special to him and he enjoyed the times when he could be with them.
Veronica died Feb. 6, 1986 and after her death he gradually began to fail, giving up the things he loved to do. He was a lifetime member of the VFW post of Grinnell, member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Oakley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 children, 4 brothers and 5 sisters. He leaves to mourn 4 sons, Joe and wife Velda of Colorado Springs; Bernard of Menlo; Arnold and wife Rosie, Colby; Ralph and wife Marcella, Oakley. He had 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Services were at the St. Joseph Church with Rev. Donald P. McCarthy officiating Saturday, April 15 at 10:00 a. m. Final resting place at the St. Joseph Cemetery with military graveside services performed by the VFW Post of Grinnell. Casket bearers were Marvin Albers, Stan Albers, Chris Albers, Lynn Albers, Randy Albers, and Bell Olsen. Lector: Sandy Moore; Mass servers: Ryan Moore and Brian Ptacek; Song Leader: Dennis Baalman; Organist: Phyliss Temaat. Koster Funeral Home was in Charge of burial.
Joe Anthony Albers was born to Bernard and Lena (Wenke) Albers on Sept. 30, 1893, at Angelus, Kansas and departed his life at Lantern Park Manor, Colby, KS, April 13, 1989. He lived his entire life in the Angelus-Oakley area. He was united in marriage to Veronica Beckman on April 23, 1917. Later that year he entered the army to serve in World War I at the age of 23 years, serving in France and Germany. After his discharge on August 28, 1919, Joe and "Franie" made their home in a sod house southwest of Menlo, Kansas for several years, then moved to a farm Northeast of Oakley until retiring in 1953 where they built a new home in Oakley.
In almost 69 years of married life they saw many changes from the horse and buggy days to landing on the moon. They were blown out in the dust storms and hailed out many times, plus going through many severe Kansas winters, losing a daughter in a drowning accident and son George on a run away horse. He took a lot of satisfaction in farming and acquired land along the years. He also raised cattle and would often ship them by rail to Kansas City. He had a deep and abiding faith and always looked on the brighter side of life. He loved to have fun, playing cards, dominoes and told many of the old time stories that happen to friends and relatives. He could always recall events very vividly.
He had surgery for cancer of the larynx in 1956. He managed to survive and learn to speak with a battery talker. He built the Silver Spur Trailer Court close to Highway junction 83 and 40. and ran that for many years. His grandchildren were very special to him and he enjoyed the times when he could be with them.
Veronica died Feb. 6, 1986 and after her death he gradually began to fail, giving up the things he loved to do. He was a lifetime member of the VFW post of Grinnell, member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Oakley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 children, 4 brothers and 5 sisters. He leaves to mourn 4 sons, Joe and wife Velda of Colorado Springs; Bernard of Menlo; Arnold and wife Rosie, Colby; Ralph and wife Marcella, Oakley. He had 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Services were at the St. Joseph Church with Rev. Donald P. McCarthy officiating Saturday, April 15 at 10:00 a. m. Final resting place at the St. Joseph Cemetery with military graveside services performed by the VFW Post of Grinnell. Casket bearers were Marvin Albers, Stan Albers, Chris Albers, Lynn Albers, Randy Albers, and Bell Olsen. Lector: Sandy Moore; Mass servers: Ryan Moore and Brian Ptacek; Song Leader: Dennis Baalman; Organist: Phyliss Temaat. Koster Funeral Home was in Charge of burial.
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A Double Tombstone with wife Veronica E. Albers
A Military Stone- PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR I
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