Albert Czech

Albert Czech 80 year old resident of Bowlus, MN passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his home in Bowlus, MN. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, August 29, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bowlus, MN with Father John Odero officiating. Burial followed in the St. Stanislaus Parish Cemetery in Bowlus, MN.
Albert Vincent Czech was born on April 5, 1935 at his family’s home in Bowlus, Minnesota. He was the last of 11 children born to Robert and Rose (Trutwin) Czech. Albert worked in St. Cloud at a box company and, in 1959, lost his right leg in a work related accident. He continued to work at the company and lived in the family home until his marriage to Marcia A Solorz on May 19, 1962. The couple had 2 children while living in Bowlus, before moving to St. Cloud, Minnesota in 1964. There, Albert worked at the box company while the couple added 3 more children to the family. Albert was also an income tax preparer with responsibility to hundreds of clients, participated in various leadership roles at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud and was a primary caretaker, along with his wife, for his aunts, in-laws, and other persons.
In 1985, Albert’s wife, Marcia, passed away at the age of 43. At the time, Albert became the main caretaker of his children. He continued to do all that he had done before, in addition to his new responsibilities.
Albert was married again on May 30, 1987 to Marjorie Adrian who assumed some of the responsibilities of raising the family. Albert continued to work as a shipping manager, leader in his church, tax preparer and whatever tasks he needed to take care of for his family and friends. In 1998, after 41 years of service, Albert retired from the box company and eventually moved back to the family farm in Bowlus.
He served three terms as mayor of Bowlus, the third term taken when the town overwhelmingly wrote his name in as their choice. He was instrumental in the building of the Bowlus Community Center, a project that he took great pride in getting accomplished.
In 2012, Albert’s second wife, Marjorie, passed away shortly after the couple had celebrated their 25th anniversary. Again, he continued as he had before, working to take care of others, especially as the primary caretaker for his brother-in-law and best friend.
A passionate gambler, he enjoyed trips to local casinos and occasional trips to Las Vegas. In his late seventies, he was active and able to enjoy a trip to an amusement park and ride roller coasters. An avid gardener, he was known for having some of the best onions, potatoes, and pumpkins in the area. Albert was always one to enjoy life, to enjoy a joke, to give advice, to have a drink, and to share a smile.
Sometime late on August 25, 2015, Albert laid down on his bed in the same room where he had been born, closed his eyes and passed away.
He is survived by his children; Rosemary (Michael) Windschitl of Cold Spring, MN; Gregory (Sharon Roering) Czech of Clearwater, MN; Brian (Sheryl Stroeing) Czech of Bowlus, MN; Jennifer (Guy) Evens of Richmond, MN; and Christopher (LeAnn Glaser) Czech of Edina, MN; 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; sisters; Alma Sobiech, Clara Zupko, Marcella Pintok, and Delores Sousa; and brother, Peter Czech.
Albert was preceded in death by wives, Marcia and Marjorie; sisters, Gertrude, Marie, and Bernice; and brothers, Ambrose and Elmer.