COTTAGE GROVE - Albert C. “Bud” Imm, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1936, in Coloma, the son of Albert and Irene (Davis) Imm. He was united in marriage to Barbara (Lyon) in 1955 in Westfield and they celebrated 46 loving years.

Albert graduated from Westfield High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army from Aug. 17, 1955, until May 29, 1957. Albert was employed with Madison Gas and Electric for 38 years and was a baseball umpire for 41 years. He was a member of the Lion’s Club and participated in the Annual Eye Run in Monona and Cottage Grove.

Albert enjoyed playing sheepshead with the guys, bowling, curling (was a curling champion), traveling and attending Badgers football bowl games and also games at Camp Randall. Albert was known for his endless smiles, his giggle and his famous saying “Well, you know.”

Albert is survived by his grandson, Travis Hupf; special friend, Sue Perretz; sister-in-law, Susan (Tim) Slowey; brother-in-law, Roger Reetz; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Irene; wife, Barbara; in-laws, Fred and Leila Lyon; son, Michael; infant children, Mary Ann and Dennis; sister-in-law, Char (Jim) Marquart and Kay Reetz, Jeanne (Terry) Bengsch; and brother-in-law, Tom (Terri) Lyon.

A funeral service will be held at BRYN MAWR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 229 N. Main St., Cottage Grove, at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, with the Rev. Elaine Hanson-Hysell presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Please wear your favorite Badgers attire. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, County Road A, Westfield, at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.

Memorials may be gifted in Albert’s name to Agrace HospiceCare or Cottage Grove Parks and Recreation. The family wishes to thank the staff of Agrace HospiceCare and Travis and staff at Drumlin Reserve Memory Care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Albert C. Imm

June 06, 1936 - September 30, 2023

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