Albert Messmer, age 84 of Mott, passed away early Friday morning, July 6, 2012 at MedCenter One in Bismarck.
The Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30am Monday, July 9, 2012 at St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Mott. Fr. Mike Millard and Deacon Robert Zent will officiate with burial Sunnyslope Cemetery in Mott.
A Rosary Service will be held 7:00 pm on Sunday evening at St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Mott with Deacon David Crane, officiating.
Special music will be provided by Pat Schwartz.
Serving as casketbearers are Gene Messmer, Dale Friedt, Jack Zent, Tim Hoyt, Duane Friedt, and Kelly Messmer.
ALBERT JOHN MESSMER was born September 23, 1927 at Mott, ND, the oldest of five children born to Lloyd and Philipena (Marthaller) Messmer. He grew up on the family farm and attended a local country school near his home and at an early age began working with his parents on the farm.
He was united in marriage to Josephine Koenig on October 20, 1947 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church south of Richardton. They began their life together on the Messmer farm where they farmed, ranched, and raised their family.
Albert was a member of St. Vincent's Catholic Church, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and served for many years as the Acme Township Board chairman.
He enjoyed playing cards and visiting with his many friends over a cup of coffee.
Survivors include his wife Josie, Mott, 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Chuck Peterson, Withee, WI; Yvonne and Tim Wagner, Sarasota, FL; JoAnn and Jerry Gilles, Ankeny, IA; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Jeanne Messmer, Richardton, ND; 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 brother and 2 sisters-in-law, Victor and Clara Messmer, Bismarck, ND; Pauline Messmer, Dickinson, ND 1 sister and brother-in-law, Venita and Don Blatz, Lino Lakes, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 7:00pm at St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Mott.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Marie Therese Messmer in infancy, 2 brothers, Clarence and Ernest Messmer.