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Albert L. Garber
SPRINGFIELD - Albert L. Garber, 89 of Springfield passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at his home.
He was born October 5, 1921 near Emden, Illinois. He was the youngest son of Oscar and Florence (Parlier) Garber. He married Muriel Gresham in 1949 in Eureka, Illinois, she survives. He is preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and six sisters.
Albert graduated from San Jose High School in 1940, worked at Caterpillar in Peoria. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Illinois State University and did advanced courses from other universities. He taught in Springfield Public Schools for thirty-two years.
Albert served in the US Navy in World War II. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with one silver and four bronze stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, the Navy Good Conduct Medal, the Navy Occupation SVC Medal with Asia Clasp, and the Honorable Service Lapel Button.
He was a member of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, the U.S.S. Iowa Battleship Association. He was a member of the crew which escorted President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Chief of Staff to Africa and return as a portion of their conference with Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin in Teheran. He was a past Elder of First Christian Church of Springfield. He was a charter member of the WWII Memorial and a member of the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. and Illinois State World War II Memorial at Oakridge in Springfield.
He is survived by his daughters Gwen and her husband David Martens of Atwood, IL, Lisa and her husband Greg Reis of Springfield and Laurel Garber and her husband Stanton Gralnick, one grandchild Anne Reis and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Christian Church on 6th St. in Springfield.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Bisch Funeral Home 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd. Springfield, IL. from 4 pm to 7 pm and again Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 10 am to 11 am where funeral services will follow on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 11am with Reverend Rick Irwin officiating. Burial will follow at Oakridge cemetery in Springfield.
Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family. Albert will be truly missed by all who loved him. His life was an example for all people of good faith.
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Starlet
January 6, 2011
Gwen, David and your family I am so sorry for your loss especially at this time. Your father is at peace with a choir of angels in heaven. He continues to watch over you and your Mom. My love and prayers are with you always.
Allen Turley
December 31, 2010
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Garber influenced many people in a positive way.
Robert Best
December 29, 2010
Dear Garber Family,
I taught with Al at Franklin Middle School. He was a true gentleman, and one of that "Greatest Generation"! I know he will be missed by many. I also know that his place in our Lord's Kingdom has been reserved for a long time. My deepest condolences to all who knew and loved him.
Bob Best
The Gralnicks
December 29, 2010
With all our love and support from Vermont to your hearts...Love, Jay, Jeannette, Kerianna and Corbin Gralnick.
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Kendra Suter Langdon
December 29, 2010
Al was a wonderful former next-door neighbor when we all lived on College Street. I will always remember his warm smile and pleasant demeanor. Greg and I ran into Al and Muriel many times over the past several years, and Al always made it a point to speak to us and catch up on family news. He will be missed. Murial, Gwen, Lisa and Laurel and your families, you have my condolences.
Dulany and Pat (Saladino) Sriner
December 29, 2010
To the family of Albert L. Garber,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of bereavement. Our daughters both had Lisa Garber Reis at Black Hawk Grade School, and her father sounds like he was a wonderful person and teacher like she was.
Sincere sympathy,
December 28, 2010
To the whole Garber family I am so sorry for your loss what memories I have, the talent shows that were put on in the back yard on College Street, to Mr. Garber telling me not to break the ice that had formed on my dads car in the winter, what a soft spoken man I remember. May he rest in peace. Diane Hegland Springfield IL.
Tracy McCaffrey
December 28, 2010
Please accept my deepest condolences in your time of loss.
Cheryl & Sam Lipe
December 28, 2010
So sorry to hear of Al's passing. What a good christian friend. Murial and Al were my high school sunday school teachers and my husband and I enjoyed all of his War experiences that he shared with us. We would be there if we were not on our way to Az. God bless the Garber family
Jan (Hegland) Winningham
December 28, 2010
Special memories for a special man. Hearing "the good old days" brings back memories of College Street playing "Let's Make a Deal" on the front porch with the Garber girls. What fun we had and memories you have given me. Rest easy Mr. Garber. God Bless to the entire Garber Family.
Mary Harkness
December 28, 2010
Mr.Garber was my 5th and 6th grade teacher at Matheny Elementary School in the 60s. He was a great teacher as well as funny. God bless your family at this time of sorrow. Mary L. Sims Harkness South Carolina
Becky Jones
December 28, 2010
A Candle is lite for our dear old neighbor....whom shined with kindness, and just had such a gentle heart. We will miss his Smiles at MCL...Our Prayers are with you. The Jones Clan from College Street..
Sharon Cohn-Ross
December 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Mr. Garber was my Math teacher at Grant Middle School in 1975. I enjoyed having him as a teacher.
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