William "Bill" Albert
September 14, 1932 ~ February 18, 2022
William “Bill” Albert, 89, of Smithboro, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville.
Bill was born September 14, 1932, in Tamalco, IL, the son of Herman Newton and Goldie Lavada (Cook) Albert. He married Shirley Elaine Willman on June 2, 1956, in Greenville. She preceded him in death in July of 2015.
Bill lived in Bond County for most of his life, and for 52 of those years he called Smithboro home. His family and those that knew him lovingly described him as onery, a prankster, and a joke teller. Bill earned his living as a truckdriver for most of his adult life, and later was elected to six consecutive terms as the Road commissioner for Pleasant Mound Township. He enjoyed going to auctions and was an avid toy collector, especially of semi trucks and farm equipment. He belonged to the Bond County Antique Machinery Club, the VFW Post 5694 of Highland, and the American Legion Post 1180 of Mulberry Grove.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and siblings, Merle Albert, Don Albert, Earl Albert, Margie Jaeger, Mert Stanton, and Melba Owensby.
Bill is survived by his children, Carl (Jan) Albert of Mulberry Grove, Carmen (Steve) Emerson of Edwardsville, Connie (Steve) Hamel of Greenville; grandchildren, Olivia Emerson of Edwardsville, Newt (Katie) Albert of Mulberry Grove, Lorri (Jeff) Leidner of Mulberry Grove, Joseph (Kenley) Hamel of Greenville, Isaac Hamel of Aviston, Jaclyn (Chad) Nelson of Greenville; sisters, June Wise of Greenville, Mid Evanich of Springfield, Joyce Ennen of Mulberry Grove; 4 great-grandchildren and two on the way.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the First Christian Church, 1100 Killarney Drive, Greenville, IL 62246.
Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Assalley-Young Funeral Home, 118 E. College Ave, Greenville, IL 62246, with the Rev. Dee Armes, officiating.
Interment will follow the ceremony at Noffsinger Cemetery in Pleasant Mound.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Noffsinger Cemetery, or the Bond County Antique Machinery Club.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Bill or offer condolences to his family.
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The smile in the picture says it all. Bill knew you and acknowledged you anywhere he saw you even if it was on the road and you were walking. That was the last time I saw him. He will be missed.
Sorry for your loss. Bill was always friendly. Will me see his smile.
Hugs and Prayers to all the Albert Family. So deeply sorry to hear of losing your dad. He was one of a kind and never failed at making sure his neighbors’ roads, lanes, and driveways were clear in the bad weather. I big hole is left here but one filled in heaven. Brian and Cindy (Meyer) Braun.