Alberta Hando

Alberta Eva Hando, 101, of Newcastle, Wyoming passed away September 21, 2025 at Weston County Health Services. She was born in Jump River, Wisconsin on November 25, 1923 to Reginald and Olive Fall. The second child of 12. Alberta attended several country schools including the original Elk Mountain School. When she finished 8th grade, her education ended. She was needed at home to help with her younger siblings.

Alberta met Joe Hando and after a short courtship they married. Not long after their marriage, Joe was drafted and went to fight in World War II. He was part of the Omaha Beach Invasion. When he returned, they had to become re-acquainted. From their union, four children were born: Ronald, Linda, Richard, and Peggy.

Joe worked the oil fields in Wyoming. Their young family traveled to many locations in Wyoming including Big Piney. They finally settled in Newcastle, Wyoming. Alberta loved to tell stories of her early days and her family enjoyed hearing them. She would remember the names of all her relatives children. Family was her life!

Alberta is survived by her children: Peggy Laurence of Newcastle, WY, Richard (Dana) Hando of Newcastle, WY, 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, two brothers Alvin Fall of Newcastle, WY and Jack (Wendy) Fall of Moorcroft, WY. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Hando, son Ronald Hando, daughter Linda Templeman, grandson Jason Hando, parents Reginald and Olive Fall, six sisters and three brothers.

Services will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Meridian Mortuary. Inurnment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family extends an invitation to a time of fellowship following the services at the Senior Center in the Michael’s Room.

Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Meridian Mortuary, 111 S. Railway Ave, Newcastle, WY 82701 or expressions of sympathy may also be made online at meridianmortuary.com