Albers, Robert

Robert J. “Bob” Albers, 78, of New Baden, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at his home. He was born November 21, 1931 in Germantown, son of Henry and Catherine (Hilmes) Albers. He married Julie Vandeloo on October 5, 1954 in Bartelso and she survives in New Baden. In addition to his wife he survived by his children, Ronald H. (Cheri) Albers , Ellen (Dale) Litteken, and Bryan (Ann) Albers all of Trenton; six grandchildren, Curt (Leah) Albers of Aviston, Jamie (Eric) Henken and Craig (Rachel) Litteken all of Germantown, Krista (fiancé, Jeremy Lanter) Litteken of Breese, Ashley Litteken and Rebecca Albers of Trenton, and a new grandchild is expected in the spring; two great- grandchildren, Kale Albers and Maxwell Albers, and twin great grandsons will arrive in December; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Vandeloo and Blanche Vandeloo of Bartelso, and Jane Huels of Carlyle; he is also survived by nephews, Charles (Diane “Mert”) Albers and Gary “Goober” (Jo Ann) Albers. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Raymond Albers; a sister-in-law, Florence Albers, and brothers-in-law, Justin Vandeloo, George Vandeloo, and Bernard Huels. Mr. Albers was a retired autoworker for GM. After his retirement he worked for Clinton County Electrical Cooperative as a meter reader. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of St. George Parish in New Baden, the American Legion Post 321 in New Baden, and the Autoworkers Union Local 2250. His passions were his grandchildren, hunting, fishing and woodworking. A funeral mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2010 at St. George Catholic Church in New Baden with Rev. Eugene Kreher officiating. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in New Baden. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, September 2, 2010 and from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at Hempen Funeral Home in New Baden. The American Legion will visit the funeral home at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Memorials may be made to donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.