Albert L. Lundgren
Feb. 166, 1930-Oct. 6, 2008
Mr. Albert Ludwig Lundgren, 78, former longtime resident of Brown Street, Niles, died at 6:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 in Oceana Medical Center, Hart, MI, following a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Mr. Lundgren was born on February 16, 1930, in Niles, to Aaron Ludwig and Emma Estelle (Peterson) Lundgren, and graduated from Niles High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a sergeant in the Signal Corps, and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He also attended Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti), and Michigan State University, East Lansing.
Al was a design engineer, and retired in 1994 from Weldun International. He was also a licensed pilot and a member of the Seaplane Pilots' Association. He served the City of Niles as a past president of the Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport Board.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Niles, of American Legion Post #26, Niles, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2094, Niles. He was an avid and accomplished hunter and fisherman, and will be well-remembered for his large fruit and vegetable garden.
On September 9, 1958, in Niles, he married the former Estella May Jones, who preceded him in death on November 10, 1990. Later, on April 4, 1992, in Niles, he married the former Carolyn Marie (Gieser) Allen, who survives at their home in Pentwater, MI.
Also surviving are his children, Abby Gale Lundgren of Pacifica, Missouri, Holly Kay Lundgren of Niles and Daniel Albert (Andrea) Lundgren of Canton, Michigan; his grandchildren, Rachel Jacobs and Ryan Jacobs; his sister, Arlene Brown, and brother, Nels "Ted" Lundgren, both of Niles; and Carolyn's children, Cynthia Callog Mikulyuk of Pentwater, Charles Allen of Coopersville, Michigan, and Corey Allen of Petoskey, Michigan.
The services for Albert L. Lundgren will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in the First Presbyterian Church, Niles, with the Rev. Janet VanLear officiating. Full military honors will be presented by American Legion Post #26 in the church yard following the services. Committal rites will be private at a later date at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.
The family will receive relatives and friends beginning at 1 p.m. Friday in the church.
Contributions in memory of Al Lundgren may be made to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, or to the Foundation of the First Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements were made at the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.
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