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Albert William Bruehl

10/08/1930 - 09/03/2022

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Obituary For Albert William Bruehl

Albert William Bruehl, 91, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 3, 2022. He was born on October 8, 1930, in Spring Fork, MO the youngest son of nine children born to August Bruehl and Anna (Lappat) Bruehl, who preceded him in death.

Albert started his education in a one room schoolhouse called Prairie Grove. He thought that his mother made the best coffee cakes. She made them from her own yeast made from wild hops. He started working at a young age, farming with mules for his brother-in-law and sister, Charlie and Lydia Lueck. Later, he moved in with his best friend’s family, the Elmer Gardner’s, helping work the farm. While there he bought his first car, a Durant Star. Later he worked for the Cramer and Schrader Plant making haydite and concrete blocks. They made him supervisor at the age of 17. After he married the first love of his life, Gilda Mae Hall, he built their first home of the strong blocks.
Albert went to service during the Korean War, stationed in France. He came home and became a mechanic. He and Gilda raised their family of six children in Sedalia and Hughesville. Albert started his own trucking service, contracting for Town and Country Shoe Factory. After Town and Country Shoe Factory closed, he went to work for Interstate Studios. There, he met and married the second love of his life, Alice (Blaylock) Dotson. They shared a wonderful life, spending many hours with their nine children, nineteen grandchildren, and thirty-seven great grandchildren. Albert and Alice would have celebrated their 25th anniversary on October 4th, 2022.

In addition to his wife, Albert is survived by five children, Barbara Koeller (Kenneth), Cathy Warnke (Dennis), Edward Bruehl, Patty Morrison (Rick), and Joyce Woods (Rick) all of Sedalia; two step-children, Janet Butler (Todd) of Raytown, MO, and Steven Dotson (Adonica) of Maumelle, AR; nineteen grandchildren; thirty-seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and first wife, Albert was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Bruehl; a step-son, Larry A. Dotson; eight siblings, Lydia Lueck, John Bruehl, Goldie Mettenburg, Edwin Bruehl, Louise Mittenburg, Rose Wulff, and Mary and George at infancy.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 8, 2022, at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, St. Patrick's Chapel with Father Joe Corel officiating.

Reading of the Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2022, with family receiving friends to follow until 8:00 p.m. at Rea Funeral Chapel.

Services

7 Sep

Rosary

06:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Rea Funeral Chapel 1001 S Limit Sedalia, MO 65301 Get Directions »

7 Sep

Visitation

06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Rea Funeral Chapel 1001 S Limit Sedalia, MO 65301 Get Directions »

8 Sep

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Vincent De Paul, St Patrick's Chapel 415 West 4th Street Sedalia, MO 65301 Get Directions »

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09/08/2022

LaCrista Barnett

Will miss seeing Albert at LeMaire's. Such a nice man. So sorry for your loss. Love& Prayers LaCrista
09/08/2022

Ed and Carol Sanders

Alice, we are so sorry to learn of Albert's passing and missed his services. I admired Albert so much with his easy disposition and friendliness coupled with doing whatever in a first class professional manner. A great friend to all of us and will certainly be missed by his wide circle of family and friends. Our most sincere condolences. Ed and Carol Sanders
09/07/2022

Ondrea K

My Grandpa was the most amazing wood carving detailing in every piece made with love.Grandpa Albert had a great voice that is unforgettable. We will always remember you we Love you from Ondrea ,Jacob, Donavan, Sean
09/07/2022

Dorothy Schroder

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Especially Barbara Koeller and Patty Morrison whom I have known for years. Always enjoyed seeing Albert and Alice at LeMaire's enjoying a meal when I was doing the same.
09/07/2022

Teresa Aldrich

Deepest sympathy to the Bruehl family on Al's passing! Teresa Aldrich
09/07/2022

Lisa Martin

He was a wonderful man. He was a wonderful stepfather..
09/06/2022

Gary Eckerle

Barbara, Joyce and families sorry for your loss. Praying for you in time of loss.
09/06/2022

Paul Adams

Sincere Condolences to family......Albert was always a nice friend and neighbor.......Sincerely, Paul
09/06/2022

mike sawrie

Patty-Mimi and I are sorry for your loss. We are thanking of you and your family. MKS and Mimi Sawrie
09/06/2022

Tim Alley

So sorry for your loss. Please know that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. Tim and Sally Alley
09/06/2022

Marilyn Bahner

My sympathy to all the family Marilyn Bahner

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Sentiments of Love Arrangement was sent for Albert William Bruehl - September 07, 2022

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