David R. Albers Sr

David “Dave” R. Albers Sr., 78, of Fond du Lac, died on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Fond du Lac Lutheran Home.

He was born on March 10, 1944, in Milwaukee, the son of Francis and Blanche Albers. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Army as a paratrooper, welder and mechanic. David was a metallurgist at Centrifugal in Waukesha. After he retired, he moved to Cornell, WI, where he worked for Menards.

David enjoyed doing body work and painting on cars and going to car shows. He especially loved going to the Jefferson Auto Swap Meet and Car Show. He was an active member in VFW Post #9464 Cornell and American Legion Post 353, Boy Scouts of America and Camaraderie Club. David loved his family and always enjoyed spending time with his children, siblings, and was a proud father and grandfather.

He is survived by his children: Glennie “Jane” Lopez of Sheboygan, David (Amy) Albers II of Cornell, Jeffrey (Stephanie) Albers of Fond du Lac and Robert (Tracy) Albers of Oak Creek; eight grandchildren: Brian, Crystal, Nicholas, Tristen, Vincent, Addyson, Chevy and Remington; five great-grandchildren; his siblings: Ronald (Jean) Albers of Muskego, Joan Hall of New Berlin, Susan (Tom) Burger of Burlington and Michael (Jean) Albers of Colgate.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and former wife Edith Albers.

VISITATION: The family will greet friends from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Holy Family Parish, 271 Fourth Street Way, Fond du Lac.

SERVICE: A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Holy Family Parish. Military Services will be conducted after the memorial service by Trier-Puddy American Legion Post #75. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to the Boy Scouts of Chippewa Valley Council, or the American Legion.