Albert Emil Schobert

Albert Emil Schobert, age 96 of Blue Earth passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont.

Memorial services will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth with Chaplain Dale Baruth officiating. A time for visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial with military honors will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth.

Albert was born on January 16, 1926 in Blue Earth to Michael and Hattie (Gottberg) Schobert. He attended Blue Earth High School. Albert enlisted in the United States Army In 1944 and served during WWII. He retired from active duty in 1946 and returned home to Blue Earth and worked as a carpenter.

Albert was a character, with a fantastic smile and a wonderful sense of humor. He was simple, a great listener, and never judgmental. He was an all-around great guy.

Albert is survived by sister-in-law, Donna Schobert of Fairmont; niece and caregiver, Deb (Fred) Redman of Fairmont; and several more nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Harry Schobert; and his sisters, Elsie, Marie, Laura, Pearl, Margaret, Florene, Audrey, and Geraldine.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are preferred to the Blue Earth American Legion, Wells VFW, and UHD Hospice.

A special thank-you to all of the Lakeview staff & to UHD Hospice for taking such good care of Albert over the last five years.