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SPRINGFIELD - Albert (Al) Louie Kellerstrass age 76 of Springfield passed away Monday, June 29, 2009 at St. John's Hospice.
Al was born on January 9, 1933 in Peoria, the son of Ernst Frederick Kellerstrass and Myrtle Alma (Hall) Kellerstrass, and the oldest of three children.
Al was a Korean War Vet, and retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of Captain. Graduating in 1954 from Bradley University, he also attended St. Louis University for meteorology training. Al retired after 34 years from the Illinois Division of Water Resources.
Al was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Donald Kellerstrass. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Amy Louise (Sutton), children Katherine Anne Kellerstrass and Peter Ives Kellerstrass, one granddaughter Jordan Elizabeth Kellerstrass, one brother Ernst Junior Kellerstrass (wife Barbara), sister-in-law Roberta Kellerstrass, and seven nieces and six nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Thursday July 2nd at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman. Funeral services will follow at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Hoffman presiding. Burial will be Friday July 3, 2009 with a minister from Christ Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be given to Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield, P.O. Box 1622, Springfield, IL 62705 or Illinois Symphony Orchestra, 524 ½ East Capitol Ave. P.O. Box 5191, Springfield, IL 62701-5191.
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for Albert Kellerstrass
Pamela Kramer
July 6, 2009
Amy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take comfort in the memories of all of the wonderful times you have had with Al.
Warmly,
Pamela Kramer
Karen Etchison
July 2, 2009
Dear Amy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Al. I remember all the special times of having you for our neighbors.
Treasure your memories.
Love,
Karen
July 2, 2009
Katie
Sorry for the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories give you peace and comfort.
Gary and Cindy Turnbull
Don & Bev Byrd
July 2, 2009
Amy & Family,
May God grant you the peace and comfort that you need during this very difficult time. We are so sorry to hear about Als passing. Please know that we will continue to pray for you.
With our Love
Gary Clark
July 2, 2009
Dear Amy,
Laura and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. I will always remember Al as a friend and mentor. So much of what I know about government and how it really works is what I learned through the many years I had the privilege and honor of working with Al.
Junior Cook
July 1, 2009
Dear Katie,
My Pap died one month ago so i feel your pain. I hope you are ok and if you need anything let me know.
Stacey (Kiska) Willhite
July 1, 2009
Katie I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I know how difficult it is to go thru a loss like this. My prayers are with you and your family.
Rex & Lynne Heacock
July 1, 2009
Dear Amy,
Our prayers are with you and your family. We often talk about your "Twelfth Night" dinners. How special those memories are. Our love to you during this difficult time.
PATTI MCMURRAY
July 1, 2009
Amy so sorry to hear about Al. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Treasure the good memories.
Lynn, Kanedy, Keenan Schemmer
July 1, 2009
Katie and family, may you find comfort in the love that surrounds you. Stay strong!
Laura & Alec Harris
July 1, 2009
My thoughts & prayers are with you. May your memories give you comfort & peace during this difficult time.
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