MARVEL ANGELA ALBERT

Marvel Angela Albert 1925-2023 Marvel, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed to be with her Lord on February 28, 2023. Born on May 5, 1925, in Caledonia MN to Herman and Agnes Ratonde she was 97 years old. Marvel graduated from Loretto High School and attended The College of St. Teresa in Winona, MN. She taught elementary school in Owatonna MN for two years before returning to Caledonia. She married William Albert in 1947. She is survived by her five children: Jane (William) Skowronski, Bill (Judith) Albert, Sharon (Malcolm) High, Julie (Mike) Gerardy, and Amy (Jay) Kamin, her thirteen grandchildren: Nick (Cyndi) Skowronski, Scott (Morgan) Skowronski, Sarah (Dave) Hurt, Melissa (Adam) Seland, Samantha Albert (Carey Tucker), Alison (Mario) Piergallini, Spencer (Maggie) High, Katie (Josh) Skifstrom, Kyle High, Ryan (Jessica) Gerardy, Sam (Carly) Gerardy, Grant (Sarah) Kamin, and MJ Kamin; eighteen great- grand children and many nieces and nephews. Marvel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters: Yvonne Schumacher, Beulah Voltin and infant son, Stephen. Marvel and Bill were included in a group of original shareholders at Ma-Cal- Grove Country Club in Caledonia. Marvel enjoyed playing golf and spent many Wednesdays at Ma-Cal-Grove golfing, having lunch, and playing cards. She was also part of several bridge clubs over the years. Her many friends brought her much joy and laughter. She also loved watching sports including the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves, and everything “Caledonia Warriors.” The family would like to thank Father Matt Wagner, Father Tom Jennings, Sister Michaeline and the caring staff at Claddagh Senior Living for their support these past few years. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 4, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Caledonia. Father Matt Wagner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Caledonia. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Friday at St. Mary's Holy Family Hall, and from 10 to 11 am Saturday before the service at the church. The funeral will be livestreamed on St. Mary's Church, Caledonia, Facebook page.

MARVEL ANGELA ALBERT

May 5, 1925 - February 28, 2023