Raymond Grant "Ray" Albert
1919 - 2012
VETERAN
Raymond Grant Albert, 92, passed away at his home in Billings on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.
Ray was born March 25, 1919, in Baraboo, Wis., to Grant and Mabel Albert. He was baptized June 8, 1919, and confirmed Jan. 11, 1942. He received his schooling in Baraboo and finished by graduating from Purdue University.
He met Helen Kaleas roller-skating and after a short courtship, they were married June 4, 1940, in Baraboo. They were married 71 years.
Ray proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. He was with the 109th Infantry, 28th Division and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Ray worked in the heating and air conditioning field, holding various positions including sales, service and install, management and teaching for several years in Minneapolis.
After retiring in 1985, Ray and Helen moved to Billings. They spent 25 winters in Yuma, Ariz., as snowbirds.
Ray had numerous interests. Above all was woodcarving; he was a master carver and taught at Arizona Western College in Yuma, and adult ed at the vo-tech in Billings. He was very proud of the work he contributed to the Viking ship for the Sons of Norway. Besides his love of woodcarving, he also painted. In his younger days, Ray raced his Indian motorcycle on flat track and scrambles. He still rode his bicycle five miles every day, and loved animals, especially his little dog, Daisy Mae. He clogged for 28 years; he hung up his shoes on his 90th birthday. Last but not least, he was a Minnesota Vikings fan.
Ray loved traveling. He and Helen made two trips to Europe, went on a cruise to Alaska, a trip to Canada and the East Coast, and several trips to Wisconsin for family reunions. His grandson David Schaefer and son Gene took him on a trip to Washington, D.C. to see the WWII Memorial, which was very emotional for him.
He was always there to help friends and family whenever he could, never asking for anything in return. It made him feel good and he always gave his children good advice, even if it wasn't always taken. But he never said, "Told you so."
Ray was a member of the WWII Memorial Society, Disabled American Veterans, lifetime member of the VFW, Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, Sons of Norway, Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Lutheran Layman's League and past member of the Rocky Mountain Cloggers, Montana Woodcarvers, Montana Roadrunners and Good Sam RV Club.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Bill and Don; sister Alberta; grandson John Davis; and niece Shirley Fletcher.
Survivors include his wife, Helen; children Joe Albert of Minnesota, Ruthann Davis of Minnesota, Jane Schaefer of Billings, Gene (Becky) Albert of Park City, and Marty Albert of Billings; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by nephews Grant (Linda) Albert and Karl (Kathy) Albert, both of Washington, and Jim (Pat) Francisco of Wisconsin.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 5, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. A private graveside service with military honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Special thanks to the hospice gals who took such great care of Dad. In lieu of flower, donations can be made to the VFW Post #1634, DAV, Rocky Mountain Hospice or charity of choice.
Dad loved God, family and his country. We will all miss him very much and life will never be the same without him.
1919 - 2012
VETERAN
Raymond Grant Albert, 92, passed away at his home in Billings on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.
Ray was born March 25, 1919, in Baraboo, Wis., to Grant and Mabel Albert. He was baptized June 8, 1919, and confirmed Jan. 11, 1942. He received his schooling in Baraboo and finished by graduating from Purdue University.
He met Helen Kaleas roller-skating and after a short courtship, they were married June 4, 1940, in Baraboo. They were married 71 years.
Ray proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. He was with the 109th Infantry, 28th Division and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Ray worked in the heating and air conditioning field, holding various positions including sales, service and install, management and teaching for several years in Minneapolis.
After retiring in 1985, Ray and Helen moved to Billings. They spent 25 winters in Yuma, Ariz., as snowbirds.
Ray had numerous interests. Above all was woodcarving; he was a master carver and taught at Arizona Western College in Yuma, and adult ed at the vo-tech in Billings. He was very proud of the work he contributed to the Viking ship for the Sons of Norway. Besides his love of woodcarving, he also painted. In his younger days, Ray raced his Indian motorcycle on flat track and scrambles. He still rode his bicycle five miles every day, and loved animals, especially his little dog, Daisy Mae. He clogged for 28 years; he hung up his shoes on his 90th birthday. Last but not least, he was a Minnesota Vikings fan.
Ray loved traveling. He and Helen made two trips to Europe, went on a cruise to Alaska, a trip to Canada and the East Coast, and several trips to Wisconsin for family reunions. His grandson David Schaefer and son Gene took him on a trip to Washington, D.C. to see the WWII Memorial, which was very emotional for him.
He was always there to help friends and family whenever he could, never asking for anything in return. It made him feel good and he always gave his children good advice, even if it wasn't always taken. But he never said, "Told you so."
Ray was a member of the WWII Memorial Society, Disabled American Veterans, lifetime member of the VFW, Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, Sons of Norway, Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Lutheran Layman's League and past member of the Rocky Mountain Cloggers, Montana Woodcarvers, Montana Roadrunners and Good Sam RV Club.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Bill and Don; sister Alberta; grandson John Davis; and niece Shirley Fletcher.
Survivors include his wife, Helen; children Joe Albert of Minnesota, Ruthann Davis of Minnesota, Jane Schaefer of Billings, Gene (Becky) Albert of Park City, and Marty Albert of Billings; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by nephews Grant (Linda) Albert and Karl (Kathy) Albert, both of Washington, and Jim (Pat) Francisco of Wisconsin.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 5, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. A private graveside service with military honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Special thanks to the hospice gals who took such great care of Dad. In lieu of flower, donations can be made to the VFW Post #1634, DAV, Rocky Mountain Hospice or charity of choice.
Dad loved God, family and his country. We will all miss him very much and life will never be the same without him.
Raymond Grant "Ray" Albert
1919 - 2012
VETERAN
Raymond Grant Albert, 92, passed away at his home in Billings on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.
Ray was born March 25, 1919, in Baraboo, Wis., to Grant and Mabel Albert. He was baptized June 8, 1919, and confirmed Jan. 11, 1942. He received his schooling in Baraboo and finished by graduating from Purdue University.
He met Helen Kaleas roller-skating and after a short courtship, they were married June 4, 1940, in Baraboo. They were married 71 years.
Ray proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. He was with the 109th Infantry, 28th Division and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Ray worked in the heating and air conditioning field, holding various positions including sales, service and install, management and teaching for several years in Minneapolis.
After retiring in 1985, Ray and Helen moved to Billings. They spent 25 winters in Yuma, Ariz., as snowbirds.
Ray had numerous interests. Above all was woodcarving; he was a master carver and taught at Arizona Western College in Yuma, and adult ed at the vo-tech in Billings. He was very proud of the work he contributed to the Viking ship for the Sons of Norway. Besides his love of woodcarving, he also painted. In his younger days, Ray raced his Indian motorcycle on flat track and scrambles. He still rode his bicycle five miles every day, and loved animals, especially his little dog, Daisy Mae. He clogged for 28 years; he hung up his shoes on his 90th birthday. Last but not least, he was a Minnesota Vikings fan.
Ray loved traveling. He and Helen made two trips to Europe, went on a cruise to Alaska, a trip to Canada and the East Coast, and several trips to Wisconsin for family reunions. His grandson David Schaefer and son Gene took him on a trip to Washington, D.C. to see the WWII Memorial, which was very emotional for him.
He was always there to help friends and family whenever he could, never asking for anything in return. It made him feel good and he always gave his children good advice, even if it wasn't always taken. But he never said, "Told you so."
Ray was a member of the WWII Memorial Society, Disabled American Veterans, lifetime member of the VFW, Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, Sons of Norway, Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Lutheran Layman's League and past member of the Rocky Mountain Cloggers, Montana Woodcarvers, Montana Roadrunners and Good Sam RV Club.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Bill and Don; sister Alberta; grandson John Davis; and niece Shirley Fletcher.
Survivors include his wife, Helen; children Joe Albert of Minnesota, Ruthann Davis of Minnesota, Jane Schaefer of Billings, Gene (Becky) Albert of Park City, and Marty Albert of Billings; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by nephews Grant (Linda) Albert and Karl (Kathy) Albert, both of Washington, and Jim (Pat) Francisco of Wisconsin.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 5, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. A private graveside service with military honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Special thanks to the hospice gals who took such great care of Dad. In lieu of flower, donations can be made to the VFW Post #1634, DAV, Rocky Mountain Hospice or charity of choice.
Dad loved God, family and his country. We will all miss him very much and life will never be the same without him.
1919 - 2012
VETERAN
Raymond Grant Albert, 92, passed away at his home in Billings on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.
Ray was born March 25, 1919, in Baraboo, Wis., to Grant and Mabel Albert. He was baptized June 8, 1919, and confirmed Jan. 11, 1942. He received his schooling in Baraboo and finished by graduating from Purdue University.
He met Helen Kaleas roller-skating and after a short courtship, they were married June 4, 1940, in Baraboo. They were married 71 years.
Ray proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. He was with the 109th Infantry, 28th Division and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Ray worked in the heating and air conditioning field, holding various positions including sales, service and install, management and teaching for several years in Minneapolis.
After retiring in 1985, Ray and Helen moved to Billings. They spent 25 winters in Yuma, Ariz., as snowbirds.
Ray had numerous interests. Above all was woodcarving; he was a master carver and taught at Arizona Western College in Yuma, and adult ed at the vo-tech in Billings. He was very proud of the work he contributed to the Viking ship for the Sons of Norway. Besides his love of woodcarving, he also painted. In his younger days, Ray raced his Indian motorcycle on flat track and scrambles. He still rode his bicycle five miles every day, and loved animals, especially his little dog, Daisy Mae. He clogged for 28 years; he hung up his shoes on his 90th birthday. Last but not least, he was a Minnesota Vikings fan.
Ray loved traveling. He and Helen made two trips to Europe, went on a cruise to Alaska, a trip to Canada and the East Coast, and several trips to Wisconsin for family reunions. His grandson David Schaefer and son Gene took him on a trip to Washington, D.C. to see the WWII Memorial, which was very emotional for him.
He was always there to help friends and family whenever he could, never asking for anything in return. It made him feel good and he always gave his children good advice, even if it wasn't always taken. But he never said, "Told you so."
Ray was a member of the WWII Memorial Society, Disabled American Veterans, lifetime member of the VFW, Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, Sons of Norway, Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Lutheran Layman's League and past member of the Rocky Mountain Cloggers, Montana Woodcarvers, Montana Roadrunners and Good Sam RV Club.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Bill and Don; sister Alberta; grandson John Davis; and niece Shirley Fletcher.
Survivors include his wife, Helen; children Joe Albert of Minnesota, Ruthann Davis of Minnesota, Jane Schaefer of Billings, Gene (Becky) Albert of Park City, and Marty Albert of Billings; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by nephews Grant (Linda) Albert and Karl (Kathy) Albert, both of Washington, and Jim (Pat) Francisco of Wisconsin.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 5, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. A private graveside service with military honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Special thanks to the hospice gals who took such great care of Dad. In lieu of flower, donations can be made to the VFW Post #1634, DAV, Rocky Mountain Hospice or charity of choice.
Dad loved God, family and his country. We will all miss him very much and life will never be the same without him.
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