Albert Sackmann

Albert Sackmann died at the age of 98 on Oct. 22 at Columbia Crest Care and Rehabilitation in Moses Lake.

He was born on Aug. 29, 1915, to Gottlieb and Lydia (Birkholz) Sackmann, on the family homestead five miles north of Lind.

He was one of 18 children.

He attended the rural Miller School for eight years.

He married Elsie Wahl on Oct. 27, 1940, and they farmed west of Lind until moving to town in 1984.

He was an active member of the Lind Zion Congregational Church.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elsie, in 2005; infant son, Larry; 11 sisters and five brothers.

He is survived by his son, Warren (Carol) Sackmann of Lind; brother, Emil (Janet) Sackmann of Lind; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Oct. 29 at the Lind Community Church, followed by a private interment at Lind Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lind Senior Center, PO Box 345, Lind, WA 99341; or to Inland Northwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 910 W 5th Ave, Suite 256, Spokane, WA 99204.

Danekas Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.