Mr. Albert M. Gonder

Gonder, Albert Millson, age 86, of Waterford, WI, formerly of Forest Park, IL, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2018. Al was born October 13, 1931, in Oak Park, IL, to the late Clara and J. Millson Gonder. In 1949 Al graduated from Proviso East High School and then went on to join and proudly serve in the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi! He left the Marine Corps to marry the love of his life, the late Lydia Lilly (nee Frey). They had been friends since Jr High. Together Al and Lil raised their 5 children, Mark (Shelley), Spring (John), Scot (Kim), Susan (Greg) and Alison (Mark).
Al worked at Borg Warner Company in Bellwood IL, as a machinist and foreman, before retiring in the early 1990's to the family summer home in Buena Park. Here Al continued to enjoy boating, hunting, fishing, radio control flying, and "Patio Time" with family and friends including grandchildren Mitchell, Jill, John Boy, David, Ian, Megan, Lauren, Claire, Jared, Abi, Grant, Caleb, Sam and Noah. Great-grandchildren PJ., Gracie, JC, Nathan and Avia. Special nephews and nieces, Lee and Suzi, Don and Col, Josh, Gini, Brian and Katie.
Dads hearty laugh and spirit will be greatly missed and his memory forever cherished.
A private memorial service will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Waterford, WI this summer.
Mealy Funeral Home, Inc
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Waterford, Wisconsin 53185
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