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Albert Polacek Obituary
A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 329 E. State St., in Mason City with Pastor Sid Bohls officiating. Committal with military honors will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City.
A visitation will be held at the church Fellowship Hall following the service.
Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or to Hospice of North Iowa.
Albert was born on June 25, 1921, in Mason City, the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Skaitka) Polacek. As a youth, he lived in Garner for a short time before moving back to Mason City. After graduating from Mason City High School in 1939, he enlisted in the Army. He served during World War II as a staff sergeant, receiving the bronze star.
On June 27, 1948, he was united in marriage to Lorraine Peterson in Mason City. Albert worked for the Mason City/Clear Lake Railroad as a supervisor for 27 years. He was then employed at AMPI for six years. He retired from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in 1987 after 13 years as a maintenance supervisor.
Albert was a lifetime member of the VFW, a member of the American Legion, and of the St. Paul Lutheran Church. He also volunteered in the surgical waiting room at Mercy Hospital.
Albert enjoyed many hobbies; he was an avid sports fan, he loved buying and selling used cars, and he collected model trains and began collecting model cars. He also loved woodworking, building many birdhouses in his spare time. Albert always looked forward to driving down to Pro's for coffee with the guys.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Lorraine; children, Diane (Bob) Peterson, of Cordova, Tenn., and Bruce Polacek, of Atlanta, Ga.; granddaughters, Nicole Peterson, Amy (Jimmy) Payne and Jennifer (Wade) Waddell; great-grandchildren, Maddison and Adam Waddell, and Connor Payne; special friend and caregiver, Mary Castino; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Steven, John and Sam Vician; and sisters, Betty Anderson, Julia Wasicile and Mildred Stamou.
Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E. Mason City. 641- 423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Polacek
John and Sandra Diaz
March 30, 2009
Lorraine and your family,
John and I are so sorry for your loss of Al. We remember all the times we talked when we lived in the "old" neighborhood. He will be missed.
March 30, 2009
Our prayers are with you Lorraine and family. I will always remember Albert as one of the kindest of men. Always remember the wonderful times.
Love, Donna & Jay Gorman & Mildred Dosen
Dort Lehmann Bock
March 27, 2009
My sympathy to Lorraine and her family. I was so sorry to hear of Al's passing.I will always remember him as the man that loved life,people and his heritage. He had a wonderful immediate smile. He will certainly be missed. My thoughts are with you.
Judy Sadler
March 27, 2009
I am sorry for your loss, but happy to have found Al, although it was way too short a time. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
March 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Lorraine, Diane and Bruce. I have many wonderful memories of Uncle Al that I will cherish forever. I know he is busy visiting with Grandpa Vician & Uncle Sam (probably watching baseball!) and watching over all of us. My love to all of you always..
Wanda Vician Tritch
Carrie Diehl
March 27, 2009
So very sorry for your loss. I was a neighbor of the Polaceks for a few years. My thoughts are with Loraine and family.
March 27, 2009
My sympathy to you Lorraine and your family. I was sorry to read of Al's passing. I always enjoyed his comments to me while walking at the mall. Your friend from the mall, Rusty from Mason City Tent & Awning Co.
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