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Earle Crain Albright

1926 - 2016

Earle Crain Albright obituary, 1926-2016, Lombard, WI

Earle Albright Obituary

Albright, Earle Crain Formerly of Wauwatosa, WI, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, IL. Born to Earle S. Albright and Madeline Crain Albright on April 8, 1926 in Springfield, IL, Earle embraced challenge through every phase of his life. At Washington High School in Milwaukee, he excelled in academics and sports, attending Badger Boys State and earning letters in football, baseball, track, and wrestling. He married classmate Shirley Spangenberg, on May 16, 1947. After his service in the Navy and attendance at Park College and the University of Michigan, Earle added his unique brand of advertising and marketing intelligence to the Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company, G. Heileman Brewing Company, ad agency Leo Burnett, and co-founded ad agency Albright & Street. Following Shirley's death in 1988, Earle married lifelong family friend Molly Hart. In 2005, Earle was challenged by a massive stroke, only to defy his grim prognosis by hand crafting a scale model of the solar system, writing poetry and urging others to plow through adversity. Predeceased by his brother, Bill, and wives, Shirley and Molly, Earle is survived by his daughter Jane (David Emmerich), daughter Amy (Jim Carlson), and son, John (Mary Spangler); grandchildren Stephanie Emmerich, Stacie (Steven Stark) and Deke (Alison Moore); great-grandchildren Rylan, Aubrey, Teagan, Kipton and Rae; stepchildren Karen Hart (Max Chiddister), Robin Hart (David Beatty), Kevin Hart (Mary Humphries) and Sarah Hart (Steve Pfeil); sisters Kay Bixler, Madge Voltz and Liz Albright; and scores of beloved nieces, nephews and their extended families. Heartfelt thanks go to caregiver Tony Codd and the loving staff at Addolorata Villa, who quickly became family. A private service will be held. Anyone wishing to make a memorial donation in Earle's name is encouraged to contact Addolorata Villa at https://www.franciscanministries.org/support-our-mission/ so that others might receive their special care.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 2, 2016.

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David Schmidt

March 5, 2016

John and family. My deepest sympathies at the loss of your father. He was truly a remarkable man and father. He had such an easy going style and love for life and family. It is many of those same characteristics, John, that you and your father shared. We had so much respect for your father. In fact way back in grade school we stopped calling you John and just called you "Earle" Albright. Which we still do to this day. And maybe too because you brought your dad's baseball glove to the playground one day which was branded with his name Earle on it. Loved your dad!

May you and your family find comfort in the love of the Lord in this time of grief.

Dave Schmidt

March 5, 2016

My deepest sympathy and condolence to the family for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in reading Hosea 13:14 during this time of grief.

March 5, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace to cope with your loss Phillipians 4:6,7.

Brian Olson

March 3, 2016

Mr. Albright was a great friend, mentor, and coach to me. Growing up virtually next door to him, I spent much of my youth with his son John and our gang from the 'Tosa neighborhood. Earle was always a friendly face, looking dapper with his pipe in hand. I remember him getting so worked up when we would watch the Michigan vs. Ohio State football games. There was no greater M Go Blue fan than Mr. Albright. And having him coach our Cub Scout softball team along side my Dad was a special bond that John and I always cherished. He was a wonderful businessman, father, and husband. I know the past years have been a challenge for him, but I'm glad he's at peace. All the best to John, Amy and Jane and the entire Albright clan. My deepest sympathies. - Brian Olson

Pam Heup

March 2, 2016

Amy: I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know how much he meant to you, Janie and John and all of your extended family. I'm sure that knowing that he and your mom are together again is a great comfort. I have such fond memories of those early mornings coming by your house before we went to classes at Tosa East and hearing him tell you that "Heeuups" is here with all the dogs barking around him. I've always considered your family my second family and I am going to miss him, too. God bless all of you.

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