Aalbers, Russell Ray - 1939-2008

AALBERS, KNOLL, MCGREGOR, PRATHER, ROBISON, SCHERER

Posted By: Donna Sloan Rempp (email)
Date: 3/2/2016 at 20:08:17

Russell Ray Aalbers, age 69 of Monroe, died Monday, September 29, 2008 at his home.
Funeral services for Mr. Aalbers were held at Saturday, October 4, 2008, at the Monroe Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be given to the Monroe Emergency Unit and online condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.
The son of Tone and Bessie (Robison) Aalbers, Russell was born at home on January 25, 1939, in Marion County. Russell proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Russell moved to the Detroit area and spent his career working for the Ford Motor Company in the hydraulics division. After retiring from Ford, Russell moved back to the Monroe area. He was a member of the American legion of Taylor, Michigan and Monroe, Iowa.
Survivors are his son Robbie Tone Aalbers of Romulus, Michigan, his brothers and sisters: Shirley (Ralph) McGregor of Reasnor, Dick (Barb) Aalbers of Monroe, Mary (Ron) Scherer of Johnston, Larry Aalbers of Olympia, WA, Betty Aalbers of Pella, Charlotte (Curt) Prather of Henderson, NE, Bruce Aalbers of Monroe, Sally (Steve) Knoll of Topeka, KS, and Jerry (Sandy) Aalbers of Pella, many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Kathleen Aalbers, brother, Fred Aalbers, and his nephew, Craig Aalbers.
Source: Monroe Legacy; 09 October 2008, page 3