Edward M. Albert, age 84, died March 15 at University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Mr. Albert was born in Springfield, Ill., on July 13, 1939. He was preceded in death by parents Michael and Lillian (Lewis) Albert and his wife of 58 years, Judith (Loman) Albert.
He is survived by a daughter, Karen Smith of Mattoon, Ill.; sons Edward Jr. “Ted” of Ashland City, Tenn., and Christopher (Jennifer) of Murrieta, Calif.; grandchildren William, Logan, Alexander, Samantha, and Woodrow Albert.
Mr. Albert attended Purdue University, Southern Illinois University, and Gannon College, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees. An avid golfer, he was a member of Holston Hills Country Club and the Purdue Alumni Association. He served five years in the U.S. Air Force, earning the rank of captain upon release from active duty.
His working career included positions at General Electric and ABB/Alstom Power in engineering, marketing, and sales.
A memorial service was held at All Saints Church in Knoxville on March 26. Donations in Mr. Albert’s memory may be made to the USO or the Purdue Alumni Association.