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Joseph William “Joe” Albert                  Send flowers

Services: Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Two hours prior to the service, starting at 11:00 AM

Joseph William “Joe” Albert, 89 of Cheboygan, Michigan, formerly of Richwood, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the home of his granddaughter in Marion. He was born October 22, 1935 in LaRue to the late Phillip and Margaret (Gunn) Albert. On June 26, 1955 he married the former Evelyn Herr in the home of her parents in Meeker, and she died January 21, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Gene, Clair, Butch, Andy, and a sister, Demaryl Albert, a sister-in-law, Juanita Fields, and a grandson, Jason Albert Welch. Joe served our country in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He then worked at B. F Goodrich for several years before he started training and driving horses for Bob Cheney. He was well known in the area as the owner and operator of Joe Albert Starting Gates from 1984 to 2004. He and Evelyn then moved to Cheboygan, Michigan where they enjoyed their retirement on the Twin Lakes with family and friends year-round. He is survived by a daughter, Maureen Welch, Cheboygan; a grandson, Zachary (Lindsey) Welch, Richwood; granddaughters, Brittany Welch, Marion; Jennifer (Kyle) Jones, Richwood; a great-grandchildren, Cheyenne (Perry) Barnett; Colin Welch; Nathan, Will and Logan Jones; a great-great-granddaughter, Zoe Barnett; sisters-in-law, Vivian (Steven) Williams, LaGrange, Kentucky; Sandie Albert, Kentonand several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Josh Freshour officiating. Burial will follow at Claibourne Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095. Friends may call two hours prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 AM. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Claibourne Cemetery Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Julie Welsh Wisma Richwood, OH Fri, Jul 25, 2025 at 7:05 AM Maureen, my condolences on the passing of your father. Wishing peace and comfort for you and your family. #2 from: barb jones Marion Fri, Jul 25, 2025 at 8:54 AM My father, Raymond Jones. graduated with your father.  He always spoke highly of your parents and enjoyed catching up with them at the Richwood Fair. My condolences to your family. #3 from: Kati Jasonway internal medicine Fri, Jul 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM So sorry Maureen and family for your loss. Joe was always a pleasure to see in the office. He knew how to light up the room and make you laugh. He will be missed here at Jasonway Internal Medicine. Hugs Kati #4 from: Tom Ross Richwood Fri, Jul 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a great friend. I worked for him driving and maintaining "our" gates He stopped by the shop when he was in town. I will miss his visits RIP Joe #5 from: Steve Price Larue ohio Fri, Jul 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM Maureen, sorry to find out about Joe’s passing always enjoyed the hospitality in Michigan. Good times he’ll be missed. #6 from: Traci Hoffman West Mansfield Sat, Jul 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM Maureen and family, my condolences to you all. So many memories come rushing to my mind with your Mom and Dad during the days at the fair. Keep your memories close to your heart. Thinking of you during this time. Hugs #7 from: Karen Elaine Landon Fort Pierce,FL 34945 Sat, Jul 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM Maureen & Family, May your Great Memories, Faith, and Friends help You during this time of loss. Joe was a good guy! #8 from: Tracey (Cheney) Monroe Marysville Sun, Jul 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM Maureen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have a lot of very fond memories of Joe around the barns and running the starting gate. Please know we are praying for all of you. #9 from: Barbara Tallman   Sun, Jul 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM Prayers to all the family, please know I am thinking of you during this difficult time, Zach and Lindsey, Cheyenne and Perry and little Zoe, love you all 💕 #10 from: Brent & Kim Chapman   Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM Maureen & family, Many prayers, hugs, and sympathies for your loss. May all your wonderful memories help soothe your grief.

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