Albert Bloesch

Bloesch, Albert B. MADISON - Albert B. Bloesch, age 75, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, surrounded by his family at the Anderson Johnson HospiceCare Center. He was born on July 20, 1931, in Vevey, Switzerland, to Maurice and Emmy (Poch) Bloesch. Albert was united in marriage to Marlene Peterleus. They were together for 26 years. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1950 until 1951. Al retired from the state of Wisconsin in 1996. He had a love for jazz music and would travel great lengths to attend concerts. Spending time outdoors hunting and fishing, especially at the cabins on Berry Lake and Kosomo Lake. Al is survived by his loving children, Lon (Mary) Bloesch, Lyn Bloesch, both of Madison, Nan (Patrick) Williams of Monona and Andre (Julie) Bloesch of Cottage Grove; daughter-in-law, Brenda Bloesch; sister, Marguerite "Mimi" Momsen of Nashotah; eight grandchildren; two nephews; and other extended family members. He will also be missed by his friends and neighbors at the Williamstown Bay Apartments in DeForest. Al was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jon; and brother-in-law, Kermit Momsen. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. at BURKE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5720 Portage Road, Madison, with the Rev. Russ Leeper presiding. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until time of services on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Home Health United. Als family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to Home Health United for all their care. They made it possible for Al to remain at home where he wanted to be. "Miss Me - But Let Me Go" When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss Me a Little - But Not Too Long and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, Miss Me - But Let Me Go. For this journey we all must take and each must go alone, its all part of the Masters plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds, Miss Me - But Let Me Go. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com