The family of Albert John Koenig are broken-hearted as they announce the

passing of Albert in the early morning hours of March 22, 2021, at the

age of 72 in the Sundre Hospital.

Albert was born in Rimbey on February 21, 1949, and lived on the family

farm at Bluffton. In 1955, the family relocated to Enderby, B.C. to a

"hillside" farm where Albert started Grade 1 and where some of his

fondest memories were generated - herding cows from the mountain for

milking, riding sleighs down the hill, picking apples and fighting the

bears to see who got them first. The family then returned to Alberta in

1961 where his parents bought and ran the Westward Ho General Store for

close to 40 years. Albert attended Sundre School until Grade 9 but

school did not retain his interest. He wanted to experience life and

decided to try truck driving, realizing this was enjoyable and could be

his profession. He drove a single axle tank truck for Bob Campkin

ultimately purchasing this unit and remained in the oil and gas industry

for 42 years, from age 16 to 68. He was a true professional who

believed in doing an exemplary job until it came to the paperwork!

He met Helen Rycroft in April, 1974 and married in August, a whirlwind

romance that continued until the day he was taken from us. They had one

son on January 5, 1976, Brett John of whom they were and are very proud

of. Albert's interests included camping, snowmobiling, motorbike

riding, cards, watching TV and spending time with their many family,

friends and pets. He loved gardening with Helen and took pride in the

work they did with the gorgeous results. He was also Mr. Fix-It. There

was very little that he couldn't figure out or repair. Most impressive

was his capabilities on the computer which remained rocket science to

most of us.



Albert and Helen became grandparents when Brett's children, Jacob Evan,

born November 29, 2007 and Emily Rose, July 7, 2009, arrived and became

his next pet project. He loved them with a passion and did everything

he could to enrich their lives. Albert took good care of his family and

was always there whenever needed.



He was a wonderful man with gentle soul and a kind heart. He never

complained even when ill although he did have the odd temper spasm. His

presence will be forever missed.


He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Helen, son Brett,

grandchildren Jacob and Emily, siblings Doreen Barnes , Armand, Anita

Campkin (Colin), Steve (Diane), Jim, brother-in-law, Alex Gibson. He is

also survived by nephews and nieces, Greg, Tracey, Melissa, Larry,

Tanya, Trevor, David and Erin as well as many other relatives and friends.


He was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Margaret Koenig, his

in-laws, Monty and Jennie Rycroft, sister, Darlene Gibson and

bother-in-law Gary Barnes.


A family gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers,

memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation