Edwardsville, Illinois
The co-founder of three of Edwardsville’s long-established family businesses has died.
Albert Cassens died of natural causes while asleep in his Montana home sometime Monday night or Tuesday morning. The 95-year-old had gone to live in the city of Corvallis five years ago, near his...
Read MoreI am deeply saddened to read about Albert's passing. I worked for Mr. Cassens for 20 years at the Detroit terminal, and I will always remember his kindness toward me and his other employees. God bless Albert and his surviving family members.
Sam Stefanides
July 18, 2007 | Lewiston, MI
To the whole Cassen's family, shortly after starting at Cassen's transport, I met Albert at the Fenton terminal. He didn't Know me from Adam but he made sure to come over and shake my hand and introduce himself. I thought it was unussual for a head of a corp. to do such a thing, but I learned that this was the way Albert was. Since then I've been able to meet a lot of the family members, either through work or driving in the truck driving championships. It was a proud moment for me to have...
Calvin Clinkenbeard
June 23, 2007 | Belvidere, IL
Doris, we are so very sorry to hear of Alberts" passing. We know you missed him while he was in Montana and you did the best you could for him. We enjoyed talking with Albert while we could. We will all see him again up there. Our condolences to the entire Cassen family.
Dick & Trudy Largen
June 20, 2007 | Bethalto, IL
You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Diane, Ben & Katie Boda
June 19, 2007 | Hamel, IL
Cassens Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and all that people that shared such special memories of Mr. Cassens. What a wonderful person, and such a blessing to all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
God Bless,
Peggie (Castelli) Castruita & family, San Antonio, Tx
Peggie Castruita
June 17, 2007 | San Antonio, TX
Dear Kaye and family,
I have come to know and respect your father through the wonderful stories fondly told of him by members of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Hamel, his church home while growing up. I will continue to think of him and your family everytime I see one of those large orange car carriers going down the road. A man of integrity, generosity, and deep faith, he has touched many,many lives - the world is a better place because of Albert Cassens!
I will be...
Rev. Sheryl Cross
June 15, 2007 | Hamel, IL
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...
George & Linda Hand Cassens Driver Fenton Terminal Of
June 15, 2007 | Columbia, IL
Dear Kay & Family:
I have enjoyed reading the newspaper features about Mr. Cassens full life. He was a "true" gentleman. Our business relationship covered three decades.
Sorry for your loss, but you have many memories to treasure.
Ed Costigan, Jr.
June 14, 2007 | St. Louis, MO
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beth Millas
June 14, 2007 | Fairview Height, IL
