Delbert F. Albers

ARTHUR - Delbert F. Albers, 92 of Arthur, Illinois passed away at 10:52 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Arthur, IL. Rev. John Stewart will officiate. Burial with military rites conducted by the Arthur American Legion Post 479 and the Arthur VFW Post 11456 will be in the Arthur Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2006 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 E. Main St., Arcola, IL. Delbert was born March 6, 1914 in Moultrie County, IL. He was a son of Frank and Laura (Watkins) Albers. He married Martha Fleming on June 9, 1940 in Arthur, IL. She passed away on October 1, 2006. Delbert is survived by nieces and nephews, Pamela Korte and her husband, Larry, of Covington, IN and their children, Robert Korte of Bloomington, IL and Eric Korte of Covington, IN; Patrice Fleming of Houston, TX; Jalee Cox and her husband, Paul, of Charleston, IL and their children, Jamie Gates of Springfield, IL and Dane Cox of Madison, WI; Jana Heath of Surprise, AZ and her children, Brett Heath of San Diego, CA, Sherie Olivias of Kingman, AZ and Shad Heath of Surprise, AZ; David Albers and his wife, Maggie, of Kirkwood, MO and their children, Michael Albers of Lake of the Ozarks, MO and twins, David and Ann Albers of Kirkwood, MO; sisters-in-law, June Shrader and Dorothy Albers, both of Arthur, IL and several cousins. His parents, his wife and three brothers, Vernon, Elva and Everett Albers preceded him in death. Delbert was an Army Veteran of World War II. He entered active service in August 1943. He served as a sergeant for the 327th Station Hospital in the European-Middle Eastern Theater. He spent twelve months in England and twelve months in France. Delbert served until March 1946. Delbert first worked in his family's service station in Arthur, Illinois. He later went to Kansas City, Missouri to operate a service station there. After some time, Delbert returned to Arthur and began work at the Beckman Hardware Store. Prior to entering the military, Delbert went to work for the Fleming Auto Company. Upon returning from over seas duty, he resumed working at Fleming's. He worked there until he and his wife, Martha, opened Albers Hardware and Gifts. They sold the hardware store in 1966 and Delbert began working for the United States Postal Service in Arthur until he retired. Delbert was long time member of the Arthur First Baptist Church. He retired from the Arthur Volunteer Fire Department in 1973 with thirty years of service. He was also a member of the Arthur American Legion Post 479. Delbert enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He was also an avid St Louis Cardinal fan and Fighting Illini fan. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Arthur or the Arthur Fire Department. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp