Albert Urban Sr., 86, of Bowling Green passed away Friday February 3, 2017.
Albert was born in Swanton, Ohio to the late Martin and Weltha (Streaker) Urban. He married Beverly Hanson and they were married for 62 years, she preceded him in death October 27, 2016. Surviving are his children: Terry (Shelly) Urban Sr. of Delta, Russ (Sue) Urban of Napoleon, Jan (Richard) Rowe of Weston, Albert Urban Jr. of Ottawa and Randy (Veronica) Urban of Bowling Green; grandchildren: Terry Urban Jr., Danial Urban, Matthew Urban, Alyssa Urban, Kay Sheldrick, Abe Rowe, Jeanna Ludwig, Jesse and Jeremiah Rowe, Eric Leu, Kelly Brinkman, Heather Walker, Michaela, Jenna and Annie Urban; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Eva Hallet and Gilbert and Robert Urban. He was preceded in death by his son Timothy Urban.
Albert retired from Doehler Jarvis in 1977 after 31 years of service. He also worked for Otsego School in the transportation department for several years, as well as a grounds keeper at several golf courses. Albert also was a shipping supervisor for the Pillod Cabinet Company and ended his working career as a taxi cab driver in Bowling Green. After his retirement, Albert played Santa at area business and events. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he was stationed in France as a tank mechanic. Albert enjoyed rabbit hunting and didn’t miss an opening day for 67 straight years. Albert also enjoyed watching WWE wrestling, camping at Wagner’s Campground and played in the fantasy football league. He coached the Westwood Rams Football team from 1965-1972 and loved taking his family on vacations every summer all over the country.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday February 8, 2017 at 10:30 AM in the Christ’s Church, 14455 Campbell Hill Road, Bowling Green. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery where Military Honors’ will be rendered.
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Wright-Hanneman Funeral Home, 24084 W. Second St., Grand Rapids, Ohio 43522.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Northwest Ohio or to the church.
On-line condolences as well as fond memories may be sent to Albert’s family by visiting www.hannemanfh.com.
