Obituary of Albert L. Shinkle
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Albert L. Shinkle, 77 of Marshfield formerly of Neillsville was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 24, 2015 surrounded by his family at Golden Living Three Oaks in Marshfield where he had been a resident for the past three years.
A celebration of Albert’s life will take place at 1PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Spencer United Methodist Church. Pastor Mike Carlson will officiate. Burial will follow in West Spencer Cemetery, town of Sherman. A time of visitation will be held from 11AM until time of services at the church. The honor of pallbearers belongs to Mark Jensen, Troy Jensen, Allen Williams, Nicholas Wissell, Lee Hildebrandt & Bradley Shinkle.
Life Tributes Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Albert was born to Clarence and Inez (Chaney) Shinkle on April 30, 1937 in Gahanna, Ohio the youngest of seven children. He attended school in rural Ohio. Albert was united in marriage to Nancy Johnson on October 27, 1957, together they raised five children. Albert worked at Whirlpool Corporation in Ohio before purchasing a dairy farm in New Richland, Ohio where he farmed until relocating to Spencer, Wisconsin in 1975. Upon his retirement from farming he enjoyed many years of traveling the countryside delivering the Buyer’s Guide, Shoppers Guide and the Clark County Press, traveling over 700 miles each week.
He was a dedicated son, brother, father and friend full of love, wisdom, compassion, patience, kindness and generosity. He could sense when something was bothering you even if you said you were fine and he always knew the perfect answer to help you feel better. Albert enjoyed visiting with everyone he met and sharing his faith in the Lord. For Albert a stranger was a friend he hadn’t met yet. He was a tireless worker. He enjoyed spending time with his family and laughing till you couldn’t breathe. He loved animals and they sensed his caring spirit.
Albert is survived by his former wife Nancy Boortz, his sister Ethel Shinkle; his five children: Teresa (Mark) Jensen, Doug (Chinda) Shinkle, Connie Wissell, Chris Shinkle and Patti (Lee) Hildebrandt; his 22 grandchildren: Troy (Julie) Jensen, Holly (Allen) Williams, Organ and Arthur Shinkle, Bradley (Brianna) Fuhrman, Nicholas, Amanda and Katlynn Wissell, Michael (Leslie) Korteum, Lisa (fiancé Brian Bartnik) Korteum, Ashley Taft, Bradley (fiancé Sierra Shelly) Shinkle, David (fiancé Amanda Reeves) Shinkle, Daniel Shinkle, Alyssa (fiancé Camden Robinson) Shinkle, Katherine and Quentin Shinkle, Brandi, Britni, Bayli, Brianna and Aaron Hildebrandt and 15 great-grandchildren: Grace, Alayna, Josiah, Elijah, Lilah & Elliana Jensen, Emmalynn Beers-Fuhrman, Hadley Mientke, Naomi Fuhrman, Hailey Korteum, Ashlynn & Brooklynn Sorwheide, Landyn Taft, Alexandryan Shinkle and Arian Robinson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Ralph and Willis; three sisters: Helen, Ruth and Alice and many cherished pets.
Albert's family would like to thank the caring staff at Golden Living Three Oaks Alzheimer’s Care Unit and Aseracare Hospice care for the love and compassion shown to Albert and his family.
From Life Tributes Funeral Home, Spencer, WI
715-659-4545
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