Albert Magner, Jr.

Albert Magner, Jr., 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was released with love into God's care June 24, 2009.

He was born March 1, 1926, the second of six children of Albert, Sr. and Jennie (Gager) Magner. Albert was raised on the family farm near Galesburg, KS.

Albert graduated from Galesburg High School, where he was active in 4-H Club, participated in football, basketball, and baseball. He then attended Kansas State University, where he was studying veterinary medicine until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in WWII as a Pharmacist's Mate Third Class.

After the Navy, he worked for several companies: buyer for Beech Aircraft in Wichita, KS, manager for Litwin Clothing Store, Swanson's Discount Store, salesman for Stoffle Meats, and after retirement, he worked part-time for Coldwell Banker Real Estate, as an agent, all here in Topeka.

Albert was a member of the following: Masonic Lodge Orient 51, Scottish Rite, Arab Temple, Past Captain of Arab Patrol, Past President of Topless Unit, Past President of Kaw Valley Shrine Club, served on Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors for nine years, serving as President for one year, Past Camaxtli of Quetzalcotle, member of Royal Order of Jesters, also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Topeka Lodger #204.

Albert, Jr., and Dollie (Gentry) Magner were married March 17, 1949 in Calico Rock, Arkansas in the Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife Dollie of 60 years. They were blessed with five children: Susan (Frank) Van Vleck of Cave Creek, AZ, Linda (Dennis) Snead of Topeka, Richard (Debbi) Magner of Kinsale, Ireland, Patricia (Adrian) Fitzmaurice of Olathe, and Barry (Ellen) Magner of Topeka. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two sisters; Luretta Hanks of Calico Rock, AR, and Noretta Caldwell of Pittsburg, and two brothers; Irvin Magner of Chanute, and Lyle Magner of Liberal. Albert is preceded in death by his loving parents, a younger brother, Elford Magner, and a grandson, Marc Van Vleck.

A funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29th at Penwell Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka, Kansas. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Galesburg Cemetery in Galesburg, KS. Visitation will be on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Arab Shrine Travel Fund, 1305 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, 66612.