Walter Albin

Walter A. Albin, age 89, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Cartwright Care Center in Saginaw, following a brief illness. Walt was born April 18, 1919 in Caro, the son of the late Michael & Victoria (Jakupczyk) Albin. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1938, and was a lifelong area resident. Walt was united in marriage with the former Mariellen R. Ulbrich on September 27, 1941 in Caro. She preceded him in death on November 18, 2005, after over sixty-four years of marriage. Walt was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro and a 4th Degree member and Grand Knight from 1981 to 1983 of the Knights of Columbus Council #3224 in Caro. For over eighteen years, Walt was employed at Saginaw Steering Gear as a Tool & Die maker, retiring in 1984. Walt was a man of many talents and was proud of the home he built where he and Mariellen would raise their family, and where he had a complete tool barn in which he could build or repair almost anything. Beyond his building skills, Walt enjoyed boating, working in his garden, reading and being with his family, friends and dancing the Polka with his wife. Surviving are five children and their spouses, Patricia Radcliffe of Caro, Edward & Sherry Albin of Peyton, Colorado, Linda & Steven Myers of St. Johns, Charles & Virginia Albin of St. Joseph, Janis & Christopher Pinter of Kawkawlin; five grandchildren and their spouses, Rochelle & Jerry Connor of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Daniel & Lisa Radcliffe of Guam, Gregory Albin of Florida, Kelly Albin of Fort Worth, Texas, Kimberly & Steve Drake of Clovis, California; three great-grandchildren, Erin Shea Connor, Brittany and Ashley Drake; two brothers and their spouses, Anthony & Anna Albin of Caro, John & Judy Albin of Middleburg, Kentucky and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Walt was preceded in death by four brothers, Braunislaus, Joseph, Chester and Leonard Albin.