Albert Gensler
January 10, 1944 - October 28, 2020
Obituary
Albert Gensler age 76 of Shullsburg, WI passed away, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born January 10, 1944 the son of Oscar and Francis (Lyne) Gensler. He graduated from Shullsburg high school. He was united in marriage to Shirley Scott on April 22, 1967 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Shullsburg. After their marriage Albert and Shirley raised their family in rural Shullburg. He worked for John Deere in Dubuque, IA for 30 years and maintained a cattle farm with his family throughout his life. Albert is survived by his wife: Shirley Gensler of Shullsburg; three children: Jeff (April) Gensler of St. Louis, MO, Terry (Brittany) Gensler of Shullsburg and Julie (Edward) Peters of Wonder Lake, IL; five grandchildren: Faith, Hope, Mylie, Dan and Rachael; one great-grandchild: London; two sisters: Joanne (John) Weiskircher and Mary Alice (Tom) Pedley both of Shullsburg. He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Thomas, Teddy, Forrest and Arden Gensler; three sisters: Marie Kieler, Alice Heller and Beverly Schardt.Albert was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Shullsburg, The Shullsburg Free and Accepted Masons Lodge #25, he served on the Shullsburg Township Board for 21 years and was a chairman of the board for 9 years. He was also a past president of the Shullsburg Ambulance Board for many years. Albert enjoyed hunting various wild game including deer, turkey and bear. He was an avid Packer and Badger fan and loved a good Western. His favorite past time was spending time with his family, traveling with his wife Shirley and working on his farm. Albert will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew him. A private family funeral service will be held Monday, November 2, 2020 with Rev. Stanton Bockwoldt officiating. A visitation will be held Monday, November 2, 2020 from 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM at the Erickson Funeral Home in Shullsburg (235 N. Judgment St., Shullsburg, WI 53586). Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Albert's name. Due to Wisconsin state mandate masks are to be worn throughout your duration inside the funeral home and that social distancing guidelines are practiced.
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Mary and Jerry Elhard
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He had a smile and laugh that could light up a room. Prayers and condolences to the family.
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LuAnn Young
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I remember that smile. So sorry for loss, Shirley, Jeff,Terry ,Julie and your families. Hugs. LuAnn Young
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Julie Skiles
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Shirley and family I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. He had such a great smile. Ray and Julie Hamilton Skiles and family
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Ernie Thalmann
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Shirley, We are thinking of you and your family at this time. I will remember Al's smile and sense of humor. It has been quite a few years but we remember good times from our past. Ernie Thalmann
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Rebecca Meyers-Tomecki
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I have many fond memories of being out at Albert's house as a kid. He and Shirley were always so nice to my mom and I. This picture of him is exactly the way I remember him, always smiling. So sorry for the entire Gensler family, our thoughts are with all of you.
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Your friends and colleagues at Navvis
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To the family of April Gensler, Our sincere condolences to you and your family in the loss of your father-in-law. May peace be yours.