Michael R. Albee, 60, Marshfield, died on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at his residence. A celebration of life will be held at the Wildwood Pavilion on Monday, May 14, 2012 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm where a memorial service will begin at 4:00 pm, with Pastor Zach Burris officiating. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mike's childhood home of Lyons, Wisconsin on the morning of June 30, 2012. Mike was born on February 15, 1952 in Burlington, Wisconsin to Winston and Ruth (Schuerman) Albee. He and Elizabeth A. Koller were married on May 24, 1975. They later divorced. Mike began employment with the City of Marshfield Street Department and later the Parks and Recreation Department for twenty eight years until his retirement in 2010. During the 1990's he owned and operated Albee Concrete. Mike spent his early years on the Schuerman family farm which instilled in him the value of hard work and a love for animals and farm life. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, fondness for nick names and dedication to his family. He had a knack for adding a spark to family gatherings. He is survived by his children, Nate (Jaime) Albee and their children, Leon and Archer of Minneapolis, Celia Malcolm of Marshfield, Emily (Omar) Barrett of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Ruth (Brian) Henseler of Marshfield. He is also survived by his parents, Winston and Ruth Albee of Burlington. He is further survived by seven brothers and sisters, Mary Kay Tomaske, Sandy (Andy) Edmondson, Connie Bruce, Chuck (Barb) Albee, Barb (Charlie) Obligato, Tom Albee, and Becky (Mike) Monahan. Memorials may be designated in Mike's name to Wildwood Zoological Society, the Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts, or the Lucille Tack Center. Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com
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Wildwood Pavilion, 1800 South Roddis Avenue Marshfield, WI
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Wildwood Pavilion, 1800 South Roddis Avenue Marshfield, WI