Albert was a US Army veteran. He worked in sales for Mid-American Research Chemical.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years of marriage— LuAnn; son Kevin Wattles (Jill); grandchildren Kortney, Josh, and Jason Wattles; sister Bethine Leif; and brother Bob Wattles (Betty).
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 10:30 AM at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 3930 S 19th St, Lincoln, NE 68502. A visitation at St. Mark will precede the service at 9:30 AM.
A graveside committal service will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 11:30 AM at St. Paul Cemetery, 1100 Georgia Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701.
Memorials to St. Mark Church Fellowship Hall, 3930 S. 19th St.