Albert F. Mirus Sr.

1921 - 2018

Mirus, Albert F., Sr.,

97, passed away Saturday, February 17th, 2018.

Born January 7, 1921 in Louisville, he was a son of the late Albert L. and Lorena Gill Mirus.

Albert was a retired Master Sergeant for the United States Army, and served his country during World War II. After retirement from the Army, he began a second career in transportation with A. Arnold and Son.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Carolyn Bailey and his brothers and sisters.

Albert was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church. He served as president of the Kentucky Household Goods Carriers' Association, served on the Board of Directors of the KY, IN, IL and MO Movers. He also served as a consultant to the State of Kentucky's Secretary of Transportation and also was an advisor to both the TN and OH movers.

Being a third generation wine maker, Albert was a member of the American Wine Society and the Thomas Jefferson Wine Society. For 20 years, he served as the superintendent of the Kentucky State Fair Homemade Wine Exhibit.

He is survived by his wife, Ezraleene Warren Mirus; one son, Albert F. "Bud" Mirus, Jr. (Cora); four grandchildren, Michelle, Michael, Heather and Jennifer and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. Gabriel Church, 5505 Bardstown Road, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Xavier High School or to St. Gabriel Church. Online condolences may be left at www.ratterman.com.