Albert J. Oevermann, age 89 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, February 8 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
Albert Joseph Oevermann was born May 16, 1931 in Melrose, Minnesota to Joseph and Alvina (Thieschaefer) Oevermann. He lived and farmed north of Melrose his entire life until moving into Park View in 2018. Albert also worked at St. Mary’s Cemetery with mowing and maintenance for eight years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, Catholic Order of Foresters, Catholic United Financial, and the Melrose Township Board. Albert enjoyed playing and umpiring softball, bowling, and watching all Minnesota sports teams and high school basketball games.
Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Kitty Mueller of Melrose, Donald Oevermann of Melrose, Dorothy Schmitz of Brooten, and Joseph Oevermann of Melrose; and many nieces and nephews.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard Oevermann; sister, Edna Middendorf; brothers-in-law, Edward Mueller, Leonard Schmitz, and Ralph Middendorf; and sisters-in-law, Kathy Oevermann, Carol Oevermann, and Ilene Oevermann.
Serving as casket bearers were David Mueller, Greg Oevermann, Michael Oevermann, Dennis Schmitz, Corey Oevermann, and Pat Middendorf. Cross bearer was Jim Frericks and scripture bearer was Carol Frericks. Honorary bearers were Larry Hinnenkamp, Ben Escher, Simon Hellermann, Alvin Schneider, Elmer Hellermann, Victor Middendorf, Tony Niehaus, and Steve Frericks. Readers were Kelly Elkin, Kevin Frericks, and Kayla Frericks.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.