Albert Gott

Albert Gott

Albert S. Gott, 77, of Sumner, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, in rural Chickasaw County.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the American Legion Hall in Sumner. Interment will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Sumner with military rites by Thomas E. Woods Post #223, American Legion of Sumner. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 26^th at Becker-Milnes Funeral Home in Sumner and for one hour preceding services at the Legion Hall on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for designation to be made later.

Albert Sydney, son of Sydney and Leona (Edgar) Gott was born August 13, 1939 in Chickasaw County. He received his education in the Sumner Schools. Albert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1962 until being honorably discharged in 1964. On April 30, 1967 he was united in marriage to Lois Pries at St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner. Albert farmed in the Sumner area for many years, hauled canned milk, and has worked at Featherlite Trailers for the last twenty three years. He was a long time member of the Union United Methodist Church, rural Sumner and Thomas E. Woods Post #223, American Legion of Sumner. Albert loved being around his grandchildren, enjoyed fixing things around the farm, working on farm equipment, collecting memorabilia and going to auctions.

In addition to his wife, Lois of Sumner, he is survived by his six children, Janet (John) Hyman of Washburn, Jennifer (Brad) Gordon of Fairbank, Daryl (Jenni) Gott of Maynard, Cindy (Curtis) Hansel of Waverly, Mike (Annie) Gott of Sumner and Tim (Ashley) Gott of Scotch Grove; nine grandchildren, Brittnie, Danielle, and Seth Gordon, Seger and Sawyer Gott, Emma, Sydney, and Ella Hansel, and Sophie Gott; two brothers-in-law, Larry Pries of Fredericksburg and Lee (Mary) Pries of Sumner; and one nephew, Andrew Pries of New York.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters.

The family encourages all of those able to attend to wear red or black.

Gregory & Joan (Dedor) Douglass on August 27, 2016 at 9:26 AM said:

Sorry to hear of Albert's passing.
Sending thoughts and prayers.

Mike & Joanne Lane on August 27, 2016 at 5:29 AM said:

Our deepest sympathy to your families in the loss of Al. We worked with Al at Featherlite. He was such a kind and happy man to be around!

Betty Jane Kalkbrenner Johnson on August 26, 2016 at 4:18 PM said:

Albert's Grandmother Ella & my Grandfather Elmer Kalkbrenner were twins. I have not seen Albert since we were very young. As I read the comments, I am realize how I missed knowing a special man. Thinking of you.9A

Dave and Charlene (Smith) on August 26, 2016 at 4:14 PM said:

So sorry to hear of Albert's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Dennis and Deb Schnadt on August 26, 2016 at 3:30 PM said:

Lois and family, our prayers are with you in your great loss of Albert. He was well-known in our neighborhood for his honesty and hard work. May you receive God's peace as you go through the days to come.

Rose Funke on August 26, 2016 at 2:47 PM said:

I knew Al when I worked at Featherlite. Always kind and friendly. A smile on his face. It was my pleasure to know him.
He smiles and walks hand in hand with the other Angels.
I am sorry for your loss.

Connie Bouillon on August 26, 2016 at 12:25 PM said:

My condolences to Albert's family. Jennifer Gordon is a friend and former co-worker of mine. Deepest sympathy to the family.

Ginny Schwebach on August 26, 2016 at 11:24 AM said:

Janet and John- Rich and I want to say how very sorry we are for the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these coming days.

Laura Bruess on August 26, 2016 at 8:56 AM said:

Brad and Jenn, I'm so sorry for your loss, please know you are all in my prayers as you go through this. Keeping memories close and sharing them often has been so helpful for us.

Dianne Scott Strickler on August 26, 2016 at 8:56 AM said:

So sad to hear about Albert. My sympathies to you all and prayers for you during this time.

Deb Toenges on August 26, 2016 at 8:27 AM said:

Heaven gained a wonderful, positive, kind and funny man! My condolences to all of you!

Delmar and Carol Mutschler on August 26, 2016 at 6:05 AM said:

Our heart felt sympathy to Lois and all of the families. Albert was an exceptional, hard working person. He always had a wonderful story to share. A listening ear for those that needed someone to talk to. Such a caring man, who will be missed. Prayers for all of you.

Art Swestka on August 26, 2016 at 5:26 AM said:

Sincere sympathy to all of your family. I remember him coming into Windridge Implement with a smile on his face to visit Mike. He was so friendly to all of us. God bless you.

Bob and Lois Rosol on August 26, 2016 at 4:34 AM said:

So sorry to hear about your loss we will miss Albert at all the family gatherings. Such a shock for all of you. We do send our thoughts and prayers and our love to each of you

Janet Copp on August 26, 2016 at 4:05 AM said:

Keeping Lois and the family in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories. Sending my sympathy.

Troy and Kistie Johnson on August 26, 2016 at 3:46 AM said:

We are saddened by the loss of Albert. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. God bless.

Tim and Kathy Harn on August 26, 2016 at 3:13 AM said:

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to all of your family. He will be greatly missed by all.

Tim and Kathy Harn on August 26, 2016 at 3:13 AM said:

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to all of your family. He will be greatly missed by all.

Pete & jozi on August 26, 2016 at 2:52 AM said:

We worked with Al for the past year, And every day we seem to get a smile or a laugh from him. We will miss him dearly. May God's love help your family to heal

Mike and Nancy Petersen on August 25, 2016 at 8:34 PM said:

We were so sad to hear the news of Albert's passing. Praying that God's love will bring peace and comfort to Lois and her family.

Janeen and Dave Noel on August 25, 2016 at 7:59 PM said:

Cindy and family ~

I am so sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Janeen and Dave

Ann Cutshall on August 25, 2016 at 7:27 PM said:

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you.

Ed & Lois Erickson on August 25, 2016 at 7:20 PM said:

We are so very sorry for your loss. Albert will be missed by all that knew him. Sending our deepest sympathy, prayers, love and hugs.

Rose (Smith) Dawson on August 25, 2016 at 7:02 PM said:

So sorry to hear of your loss. I prayer for your families comfort during this difficult time.

Don & Becky Kelly on August 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM said:

So sorry for your loss. Extending our sympathy to you all during this difficult time. Such a tragedy! May God ne with you all!

Carla and Randy Schwerin on August 25, 2016 at 6:39 PM said:

What a terrible tragedy. Albert will be truly missed. He always had a smile on his face and a hug ready for you whenever we saw him. May God bless him and keep him. Our deepest sympathies to you.

Cindy Lantow on August 25, 2016 at 6:22 PM said:

My deepest sympathy to his family & friends!

Marcy & Ryan Meyer on August 25, 2016 at 6:17 PM said:

Our hearts ache for you. I envied how Albert was such a simple man, enjoying the little things in life. Growing up, Lois and him opened their home to us teenage girls- we had some of the best memories there. He will truly be missed and we pray God eases your pain.

Abby reinking on August 25, 2016 at 6:09 PM said:

So sorry for your loss. Never met Albert but since this untimely tragedy I've heard countless stories on how great of a man he was and how greatly he'll be missed in the farming community.

Geri Salisbury Salisbury on August 25, 2016 at 5:47 PM said:

My most sincere sympathies to all of the family. He was such a hard working man and his family was so important to him. Heaven got a wonderful angel. God Bless

Pat Schultz on August 25, 2016 at 4:41 PM said:

My heart goes out to your whole family. Certainly will mess working with all of your family at the Legion fuctions. Miss all the good times of stories and jokes. He will be messed. God Bless

Ron and Barb Kane on August 25, 2016 at 4:01 PM said:

Albert used to chop for us and he was always such a nice upbeat man. He will really be missed!!

Sandy Jaschen on August 25, 2016 at 3:13 PM said:

We are all so sad with this terrible news. For all your family we are thinking of all of you and want you to know how your Dad was a friend to my family for many years. I have great memories and your Dad will be missed by so many people who knew him. Sympathy to all of you.

Dave and Sandy Jaschen

John and Betty Grube on August 25, 2016 at 12:39 PM said:

We will miss Albert's visits as he stopped in after work for either parts or to check out what I had for treats on the counter. Always was a joy to see him walk through the door. We will keep the family in our prayers.

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