Submitted by: Dan Rich

Albert Geldner Jr.

Feb. 17, 1926 - Nov. 18, 2005

South Bend Tribune 12/1/2005

Albert Geldner Jr., 79, of West Marion Street in Mishawaka, IN, died Friday evening, November 18th, 2005, in his residence. Albert was born February 17, 1926, to Albert Theodore and Minnie (Helm) Geldner in South Bend, IN, who both preceded him in death.

He married Lillie Rider on June 26, 1948, in Mishawaka, IN. Albert is survived by his wife, Lillie, and by two sons, Thomas Geldner of Mishawaka, IN, and Daniel Geldner of Tippecanoe, IN; and one daughter, Candace Francis of Mishawaka, IN. Also surviving is a sister, Lucille Fetters of St. Ignace, MI. Preceding him in death was a son, Albert D. Geldner. Albert was a grandfather to 14 grandchildren and a great-grandfather to 24 great-grandchildren.

Albert was a plumber by trade, retiring from AIM Plumbing, but continued to work on a part-time basis. Albert was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

There will be no visitation; cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in Jehovah's Witnesses North, 54885 Elder Road, Mishawaka, IN.

Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN, is assisting the Geldner family with arrangements.