he enjoyed raising and showing his Bantam chickens, gardening, tinkering on a project on the acreage, and collecting coins and other antiques. Albert loved to talk with everyone. There was no such thing as a stranger when he was in the room. Albert always had a mission to keep his family happy and would go out of his way to provide his insight mixed with a little humor. Even though cancer stole his mobility and voice it never stole his spirit. He still maintained his humor in the last weeks and sparkling eyes up to the very end. Albert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Karen, his three children, Gene (Mona) Storm, Ricky Sturm, and Rachel (Matthew) Catherman, his brothers Ardell (Shirley) Sturm and Roy (Leverna) Sturm, sister-in-law Delores Sturm, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Darlene Mallow and Margie Sturm and his brother Harvey Sturm. He will be greatly missed by his wife, family, and friends. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home 306 Central Ave E Hampton Iowa 50441, phone 641-456-3232. Cards of Condolence may be sent to Karen Sturm 36407 W El Greco St Maricopa AZ 85138.