ALBERT F. WIDMER, SR. , beloved husband of Mary Lou Schultis Widmer for 70 years, passed away after a brief illness on October 9, 2016, at the age of 92. He was the son of the late Henry Edison Widmer and Catherine Jambronne Widmer, and the grandson of Henry Widmer, electrical pioneer in New Orleans, inventor and colleague of Thomas Edison. A native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, Albert was the sales manager of Radio Station WAJY, and station manager of WRBH, radio station for the blind. He had previously worked in sales for WSMB Radio and WWL Radio. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Schultis Widmer; a son, Albert F.(Jay) Widmer, Jr. (Carla); a daughter, Dana Widmer Duggan (Johnny); and four grandchildren, Crista Calongne Chesnut (Brandon), Kyle Widmer Cash (Michael), Jamie Calongne Durbin (Jon) and Grant Evan Widmer(Maria), as well as six great-grandchildren: Cameron Chesnut, Madelyn Chesnut, Elise Cash, Tess Cash, Burke Durbin, and Sloane Durbin. A graduate of Jesuit High School and Loyola University, Albert was a tri-captain of the Jesuit football, basketball, and track teams of 1942-43, and was selected for the All-Prep, All-State, and All-Southern high school football teams of that year. In addition, he had the highest scholastic average of all members of the All-Prep High School football team for the years 1942-43. A Marine in World War II, he saw duty in the South Pacific for 2 years, serving in Guam, Guadalcanal, and New Caledonia. After the war, he was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Marine Corps League, Knights of Columbus, Jesuit Alumni, Loyola Alumni, Jesuit Emeritus Club, City Park Golf Club, and president of Shady Oaks Golf Club. Albert was a lector in St. Dominic Parish, St. Maria Goretti Parish, and St. Simon Peter Parish. A funeral Mass will be said Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 12:00 noon at St. Pius X Church, 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd, New Orleans, preceded by visitation from 10:00 am until the Mass. Interment will be at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery following the Mass. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2016.

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October 23, 2016

Ms. Mary Lou, Jay and Dana,
I was deeply saddened to read about the death of Mr. Al. He was such a kind, sweet man. My brothers (Billy and Mike) and I have such fond memories of our families during the WSMB days. My late parents (Salva and Bill Treuting) always spoke so highly of Mr. Al and Ms. Mary Lou. Your friendship meant the world to them. Please know you have my deepest sympathy. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Patty Treuting Lipari

Janet Downey

October 22, 2016

Dear Carla and Jay,

Words seem so inadequate when you're heart is breaking from the loss of your dear father (in-law). I hope you find comfort recalling his words of wisdom, his kind actions, and the many positive ways he has impacted your lives and the lives of so many in the city of New Orleans. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers during this very sorrowful time. The loss of a parent is hard no matter how old we are. It seems to impress upon us the fragility of life and the brevity of time. May God bless you and your family and hold you close.

Sincerely,
Janet Downey

October 17, 2016

I'm sad to learn of the passing of our beloved longtime neighbor, Al Widmer. A true patriot... I will always remember the moment I learned of the start of the first Gulf War and battle for Kuwait. I went outside to hang my American Flag and there was Al doing the same thing by his front door. He will be missed.

Noel PARMENTEL

October 17, 2016

Cher Albert=Quoting our own beloved 'Hymn':
"If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets there guarded by
The UNITED STATES MARINES".

Semper Fi, old sport. s/Noel
Noel E. PARMENTEL Jr/Fairfield=Connecticut
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Maureen Brennan McConnell

October 15, 2016

Mr. Widmer was such a gentleman. I knew him as a co-worker at WAJY/WWL and as a friend of my father. It was my pleasure to have known him. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

Fred Wilbert

October 15, 2016

Semper Fi from P. E. Boyd Det. 579, MCL.

Charles Merrell

October 14, 2016

It was a privilege knowing Al all these years. My thoughts & prayers are with Mary Lou, Jay, Carla, Dana and all his family.

Rest in peace Al, you earned it.

October 13, 2016

You were a wonderful sales rep to work with at WWL,am & fm. I learned a lot from you,
Charlie and Paul how to be confident and yet nice at the same time. You made radio a better place. You will be missed.
Judith Triche

Lisa Rizzuto Thorsen

October 13, 2016

Dear Mary Lou, I remember you and Al from St. Simon Peter. He was such a sweet, caring man. My condolences to you and your family.

October 13, 2016

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, MARY LOU. NANCY & JULES SIMONEAUX JR

Kurt Forshag

October 13, 2016

Dear Mrs. Wiidmer, Jay and Dana,

Lisa and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. You will be kept in our thoughts and prayers.

I have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Widmer and each of you!
Mr. Widmer was always so generous with his guidance and direction when I played ball with Jay at Jesuit. He was a champion in every sense of the word and someone who I always admired.

So sorry,

Kurt And Lisa Forshag

Alan Smason

October 13, 2016

Albert was a great co-worker at WSMB and I also worked at WRBH as a volunteer. My condolences to Mary Lou and the other members of the family, especially after losing brother Bob Schultis only two weeks ago.

October 13, 2016

A great American, husband, father, and so much more. He is my prayers and Masses. His faith is inspirational. God Bless!
Fr. Paul Hart

Karen Rogers

October 12, 2016

So sorry for your loss. My love and prayers to all of you. Thinking of you with fond memories, Mary Lou. SOLA misses you.

David Wolf

October 12, 2016

My love and condolences to my dear friend and teacher, Mary Lou Widmer. from David Wolf & the entire Wolf Family of New Orleans & Baton Rouge

Sharyn Donnell

October 12, 2016

A very accomplished gentleman. Prayers for the family

Sharyn Donnell

Mike Rodrigue

October 12, 2016

A true gentleman and role model for all of us growing up in the community. The Greatest Generation lost one of its best.

My condolences to the family.

Mike

Home Instead Senior Care

October 12, 2016

Mrs. Widmer, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Lisa Sanchez

October 11, 2016

Dana, so sorry for your loss.

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