Obituaries

August 8, 1921 to September 29, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Kenneth Alberding, 96, of Gatesville, TX (formerly of Jasper and Pulaski counties), passed away Friday, Sept. 29, in Gatesville.

He was born Aug. 7, 1921 in LaPorte, to the late Charles and Aletha Sparks Alberding. On Oct. 17, 1942, he married Marian Kendzora. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Donna (Mike) Schultz, Daughter 
16 Grandchildren 
52 Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by: 
Linda Mobley, Daughter 
Janice Barton, Daughter 
Patty Leman, Daughter 
Olive Stevens, Sister 
Wilbur Alberding, Brother 
Irene Haman, Sister 
Ralph Alberding, Brother 
Estella Tetzloff, Sister 
Ardella Paulsen, Sister

Mr. Alberding served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was a member of the Francesville American Legion. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Francesville, the Gideons, Jasper County REMC board (six years) and Farm Bureau.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 6, at First Baptist Church, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, at the church with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at San Pierre Cemetery, San Pierre. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Gideons.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.