Albert A. Valle
Visitation: Monday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Service: Monday, Dec. 9, at 12 p.m. Location: St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery in LeRoy
Albert A. Valle, 95, of Brownsville, passed away peacefully at St. Agnes Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019.
He was born to John and Stella (LaVarda) Valle on August 21, 1924, lived his entire life in Nasbro.
He graduated from Mayville High School in 1943 and started working at Western Lime & Cement from where he retired after more than 40 years.
On April 23, 1949, he married the love of his life, Gloria Kropp, and they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this past year.
In earlier years, Albert was a pitcher for the Rock River Baseball League, an avid bowler, and later on enjoyed pitching horseshoes. He loved pheasant hunting with his sons and brother. He loved history, especially the history of Nasbro, was a talented painter, and was proud to be Italian.
“Papa” loved animals and always had pets, the most beloved were his dog Cleo and cats Tom, Goldie and Lucky. He loved spending time with his great-grandkids and sharing treats with them.
Albert is survived by his wife, Gloria; his sons, Daniel (Marcia) and Robert (Jolene) of Brownsville, James (Joanne) of Lomira, DuWard (Rachelle) of Pickford, MI, and his daughter Mary (Roger) Wondra of Lomira. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Leo and Bruno; stillborn sister, Maria; sister-in-law, Shirley Valle; and nephew, Michael Valle.
Visitation for was held on Monday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. (noon) at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in LeRoy.
A Mass of Christian Burial followed at noon with the Rev. Father Tom Biersack presiding. Burial took place at St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery in LeRoy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in LeRoy.
The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. To make an online condolence or for more information visit www. KoepsellFH.com.