1935
Karl
2014
Karl Joseph Albaugh
April 6, 1935 — September 3, 2014
Karl J. Albaugh, 79, of Portage and formerly of Battle Creek, died at Bronson in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.
He was born April 6, 1935 in Marshall, Michigan to Kenneth and Ruth (Vallaire) Albaugh. Karl was raised in Marshall and was a 1955 graduate of Marshall High School. He served with U.S. Army and was discharged in 1963. Karl retired as a head operator in the packing department in 1997, after 32 years with the Kellogg Company.
Karl was united in marriage to Carol J. Howie on October 8, 1960 at St. Philip Catholic Church. Surviving are Carol, his wife of nearly 54 years; son, Greg (Linda) Albaugh of Battle Creek; two daughters, Leigh (Scott) Truhn of Scotts and Wendi (Bruce) Ruggles of Portage; seven grandchildren; a brother, Keith (Ruth) Albaugh of Marshall and several nieces and nephews and their families. Karl was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Thelma McLain and two brothers, Kenneth Albaugh, Jr. and David Albaugh.
Karl was a 52 year member of St. Philip Catholic Church and currently attended St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. He was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club. He enjoyed fishing, golfing , traveling with Carol and especially spending time with his grandchildren and family. Karl was an accomplished handyman and enjoyed building and repair projects for his family and at home.
Karl's family will receive friends 12:30-1:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2014 at St. Philip Catholic Church, where a Mass of Christina Burial will be celebrated by Fr. John D. Fleckenstein at 1:00 p.m. following the visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to:
The American Cancer Society, 1400 West Milham Rd., Portage, MI 49024
Parkinson Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Rd., Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025-5819
St. Philip Catholic Church, 92 Capital Avenue N.E., Battle Creek, MI 49017
or St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1150 W. Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49024
Arrangements are by the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
He was born April 6, 1935 in Marshall, Michigan to Kenneth and Ruth (Vallaire) Albaugh. Karl was raised in Marshall and was a 1955 graduate of Marshall High School. He served with U.S. Army and was discharged in 1963. Karl retired as a head operator in the packing department in 1997, after 32 years with the Kellogg Company.
Karl was united in marriage to Carol J. Howie on October 8, 1960 at St. Philip Catholic Church. Surviving are Carol, his wife of nearly 54 years; son, Greg (Linda) Albaugh of Battle Creek; two daughters, Leigh (Scott) Truhn of Scotts and Wendi (Bruce) Ruggles of Portage; seven grandchildren; a brother, Keith (Ruth) Albaugh of Marshall and several nieces and nephews and their families. Karl was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Thelma McLain and two brothers, Kenneth Albaugh, Jr. and David Albaugh.
Karl was a 52 year member of St. Philip Catholic Church and currently attended St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. He was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club. He enjoyed fishing, golfing , traveling with Carol and especially spending time with his grandchildren and family. Karl was an accomplished handyman and enjoyed building and repair projects for his family and at home.
Karl's family will receive friends 12:30-1:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2014 at St. Philip Catholic Church, where a Mass of Christina Burial will be celebrated by Fr. John D. Fleckenstein at 1:00 p.m. following the visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to:
The American Cancer Society, 1400 West Milham Rd., Portage, MI 49024
Parkinson Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Rd., Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025-5819
St. Philip Catholic Church, 92 Capital Avenue N.E., Battle Creek, MI 49017
or St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1150 W. Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49024
Arrangements are by the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
Service Schedule
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Visitation
Friday, September 12, 2014
12:30 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. Philip Catholic Church
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, September 12, 2014
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
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