Albert Imobersteg Jr.

Albert Imobersteg, Jr.
Fresno, CA
Known as "Bud" to his family, Albert Jacob Imobersteg, Jr., was born to Pearl Swertfager and Albert Imobersteg, Sr., in Utica, NY, in 1919, and passed away, with his wife at his side, in Fresno, CA, on January 29, 2012, after a long illness. He was predeceased by his infant son, Bruce Albert; two sisters and their husbands, Georgianna "Toot" and Mitchell Lowell (Utica), and Shirley and Lester Sexton; a niece, Sue Ann Williams (Utica); and brothers-in-law, Larry Williams and William "Bud" Feldmann (Utica). He is survived by his much beloved and devoted wife of 67 years, Mary Katheryn "Kay" Hamilton Imobersteg; as well as his three children, Kris McGann and husband, Dr. Peter, of Fresno, CA, Dale Skok and husband, Robert, of San Ramon, CA, and Dr. A. Michael Imobersteg and wife, Lisa, of South Burlington, VT; sister, Elna Williams Feldmann; brother, Robert Imobersteg, Sr., and wife, Jane Hodges, all of Utica; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was a wonderful and loving grandfather to his grandchildren, Meredith McGann Osborn (Steve), Allison McGann, Paul McGann, Timothy Skok, Christopher Skok, Eric Imobersteg and Annika Imobersteg, and great-grandchildren, Lucy and Andrew Osborn. "Bud" was a graduate of Utica Free Academy, where he was a baseball standout nicknamed "Snowball", as well as Utica School of Commerce. In 1939, he was offered a position with General Electric Financial Management Training Program in Schenectady, NY. In 1941, he entered the military; in 1942 he was transferred to the U.S. Air Force and was commissioned an officer, assigned to the Western Flying Training Command. During that time, he met his wife, Kay, in Deming, NM, and they married. After five years of service and with the rank of Captain, he was honorably discharged and transferred to the Reserve Officers. After World War II, he returned to his Financial Management career with General Electric Company in 1945, and remained there until his retirement as a Section Financial Manager in 1984. He was a member of GE's Quarter Century Club and Elfun Society. Albert "Bud" was known as a caring gentleman and a man of character. He was very proud of his Swiss heritage, and was a member of the Mohawk Hudson Valley Swiss Society. He was very involved with youth baseball in Schenectady, managing many teams to championships. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church for 60 years. He enjoyed gardening, travel and time with his children and grandchildren. In 2009, Bud and Kay moved permanently to Fresno, CA, to be closer to family. He is remembered for his zest for life and love of family.
Bud Imobersteg