Date Of Birth: March 6, 1921
Date Of Death: July 26, 2007
Albert E. Schierhorst, 86 of Carmel, IN, formerly of Maitland, FL, passed away July 26, 2007. He was born March 6, 1921 and raised in Sea Cliff, Long Island, NY. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1939 and served during World War II in the 9th Army, 36th Fighter Group. He saw duty in Panama, the Caribbean, England, France, Belgium, and Germany, rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant. After the war, he attended Adelphi University in Garden City, NY graduating with a degree in Physics. Albert worked as an electrical engineer and in computer printer design throughout his professional career. He held several patents and had been President of the Experimental Aviation Association, College Park, MD Chapter. He was employed by ERCO, Electrophysics Laboratories/ITT, REPCO, and retired from IBM in 1986. Albert married Patricia Kontner in 1955 and had two children, Julia and Wesley. The family moved to Maitland in 1973. Following the death of their son in 2005, Albert and Patricia moved to the Indianapolis area to be closer to their daughter. Albert is survived by his wife of 52 years, his daughter and her husband, Richard, and two grandsons, Alexander and Jordan.A memorial service will be held at Sunrise of Carmel on Wednesday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Sunrise of Carmel, 301 Executive Drive, Carmel, IN 46032. Memorial donations may be made in AlbertÂ’s name to the AlzheimerÂ’s Association or the American Heart Association, with notices going to Sunrise of Carmel.
Joy Frank says
Julie, Rick, and boys. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad was always fun to talk with when we visited in Maitland. Love to All, Joy and the Guys
HilaDave Aland says
A good pal, dedicated scientist, inovater, humorist, and a real loss. God bless Al and dear wife.
Robert and Carolyn Layton says
Our deepest sympathy to you Pat and Julia. We are so sorry for your loss. We remembr Al being such a quiet reserved husband and father. He was a brilliant man. Pat, I am so glad that you are with Julia. Sincerely, Bob and Carolyn
Harry and Sandy Foulkrod says
We are so sorry to hear about Al…and Wesley. Please let us know where Pat lives so we can make contact. We will never forget the houseboat trip with you to St Michaels! Love Sandy and Harry
Rene Mike Caitlin Williams says
Julie, Rick, Alex & Jordan,
We are saddened by the loss of your father and grandfather and have shared in this Alzheimer’s journey with you. Your love and caring inspire us and truly reflect the values of your parents and families. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty and Bill Nietmann RenaGrace Nietmann says
Dear Pat and family, This web site limits us to 1000 characters, and AlbertÆs life merits far more than that. Betty and I enjoyed Albert and I am amazed not only by his accomplishments but by the supportive and happy person we always encountered. That Rena-Grace and I are to be found in the branches of this family tree is an honor, indeed, as you will see when you and Julie receive our letter of remembrances in the near future. (The letter has over 7,000 characters! This note has but 759 charactersûfew enough to make the editor of this web-site happy but not nearly enough to express our enjoyment of Albert.) Al led a full life and was a joy to us, but the 1000 characters allowed here is not enough to express the less-than-obvious things which signify the impact and meaning of one person on another. Our letter will add a bit of interest lacking in obituaries.
Love,
William and Betty Nietmann
Rena-Grace Nietmann
Zachary Schierhorst says
Hello, Im probably a cousin, Zachary Schierhorst. Im guessing Albert was a brother of my late grandfather Herbert. I’m impressed with Albert’s accomplishments, and myself, I hope to speak with his kin. I know the Schierhorst lineage is quite limited, therefore I’d love to be in touch with relatives of mine.
-Zac Schierhorst
JekkyNYm@aim.com