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Albert Donhoff Obituary
86, passed into God's open arms on July 21, 2016 following an illness.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 31, 1930 and a graduate of Male High School, he was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Following his service, Al spent more than thirty years as a pressman at the Courier-Journal. Upon retirement from the Courier, he returned to his studies where he earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees while attending the University of Louisville and Spalding University. Big Al completed his life's work as a junior high school English and Social Studies teacher at St. Pius X parish school in the Archdiocese of Louisville.
Al was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lula Donhoff, and his brothers, Dr. Robert Bruce and Donald Donhoff.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 63 years, Martha Ann; his children, Alan (Leslie), Rob (Mitzy), Brian (Stephanie), and Maria Shockey (Steve); his grandchildren, Sarah, Morgan, Bob, Reed (Sarah), Schyler, Sloane, Neal (Brittany), Christopher, Olivia, Matthew, Tyler (Holly), Evin, and Eric; and great grandchildren Miles and Cash.
His funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Church of the Epiphany, 914 Old Harrods Creek Rd. with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Monday at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Catholic Education Foundation, 401 W Main Street #806, Louisville, KY, 40202.
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John Heeb
August 3, 2016
Dear Donhoff Family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Big Al was a great coach and a great person. He made tedious situations fun to go through.
I hope that everything else is going well for you guys and gals.
I am sorry that I could not be there for the funeral, but I have lived out-of-town in Florida for some time.
Take care.
Margaret Durbin
July 31, 2016
Hello, Donhoff family. I was very sorry to hear of your loss. May your happy memories give you comfort, and may Big Al rest in peace. Margaret Mehling Durbin
Brookdale Blankenbaker
July 25, 2016
We are remembering you and your family in our prayers.
Brookdale Blankenbaker
Residents and Staff
Jessica Clark
July 25, 2016
Brian and Stephanie - You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
DOUG & NANCY CONWAY
July 25, 2016
MARTHA
WE WERE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT AL PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE ARE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOU
Pam Wagner
July 24, 2016
Brian and Stephanie, may God bring you and your family peace at this difficult time. Love and prayers.
Edna Spoelker
July 24, 2016
I'm very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy?
Darlene Sligar
July 24, 2016
I am sorry for the family's loss of Al. He was a fine man. His final walk with Jesus is over, he will enjoy eternal life. Darlene Sligar
Leigh Meers
July 24, 2016
Donhoff family... Sincere sympathies and you're in my prayers. May memories and love of each other sustain you
July 23, 2016
Alan and Leslie, our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. With love, Rick and Linda Sparrow and family
Suzy Reis
July 23, 2016
So sorry to hear this Martha. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Suzy
Barbara and Morgan Atkinson
July 23, 2016
Alan and Leslie, so very sorry for your loss. We know you have so many memories to cherish and what an interesting life. Sending much love. Sorry we are not in town or we would be there. Take good care of your Momma Alan. Of course you will. We should take her to dinner at Woodhaven.
Keith Bube
July 23, 2016
Brian and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Father. May the many wonderful memories of your Father comfort you during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Keith Bube
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