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Albert Emil Schobert

BLUE EARTH — Albert Emil Schobert, age 96, of Blue Earth, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, with Chaplain Dale Baruth officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on June 4. Burial with military honors will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth.

Albert was born Jan. 16, 1926, in Blue Earth, Minn., to Michael and Hattie (Gottberg) Schobert. He attended Blue Earth High School. Albert enlisted in the U.S. 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 and to UHD Hospice for taking such good care of Albert over the last five years. www.pattonfh.com

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