Albert Schwenn

Schwenn, Albert E.MADISON-Albert E. Schwenn, age 84, of Madison, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at home, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. He was born on Sept. 28, 1925, in the Town of Burke, the son of Albert and Anna Carine (Nelson) Schwenn. Albert married Carolyn Wright on July 14, 1965 in Freeport, Ill. He graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1943. Albert served his country in the Navy during World War II. He retired from General Casualty Company in 1989, after 42 years. Albert was a member of VFW Post 7591. He enjoyed collecting, golf, traveling, music and reading. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Albert is survived by his wife, Carolyn; children, Valerie, Clark, Douglas (Nancy), and Kim (Carl Pearson) Schwenn; grandchildren, Ryan, Tony, Daniel, Joseph and Carrie; mother-in-law, Gladys Wright; brother, Raymond (Joan) Schwenn; sisters, Irene Legler and Beatrice Becker; sister-in-law, Pauline Schwenn; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arthur Schwenn; and sister, Hazel Hawley. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made in Albert\'s name to HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, 53711. Albert was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be deeply missed.Gunderson EastFuneral & Cremation Centers5203 Monona Drive608-221-5420www.gundersonfh.com Memorials: Memorials may be made in Albert\'s name to HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, 53711. Visitation: Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.