Albert Leon Wietharn

April 23rd, 1937 - August 20th, 2024

Albert L. Wietharn – loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at age 87 on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024. His beloved wife, Tillie, was holding his hand as he took his last breaths and the family is comforted knowing he accepted Jesus as his savior the night before.

Albert, Al, was born in Baileyville, Kansas on April 23rd, 1937 to Edwin and Irmena Wietharn. He was one of 13 children! As an adult, he worked for and retired from Coors Brewing Company. On January 2nd, 1999 he married Tillie Buso in a ceremony surrounded by their families and friends. He had two children, Kimberly (Wietharn) Vamos and Troy Wietharn, daughter-in-law Jennie (Yoakum), two stepdaughters Raquel Barber and Ava Overman, followed by 7 grandchildren: Abigayle, Alexander, Rebekah, Nathaniel, Maciah, Britani, and Isaiah.

Al was an outdoor person. He liked hiking, biking, pickle ball, tennis, and snow skiing. He also rode Ride the Rockies six times in Colorado, the Ragbrai in Iowa three times, the Finger Lakes ride in New York twice, and the Lake Huron ride in Michigan three times. That's quite an accomplishment! He climbed eight 14ers!!!!! Not only did he enjoy playing tennis, he and Tillie volunteered at the Indian Wells Tennis tournament in California for eleven years. Al enjoyed adventures in traveling. He visited 49 U.S. states, Europe, Canada, South America, China, and various Asian countries.

Al enjoyed all his grandchildren. He played board games with them, but he was also patient teaching new games to them. He usually won too. He didn't cut them slack which taught them to be competitive like him.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you make a donation to Faith Bible Chapel (/) – if you feel so inclined.

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Raquel Barber

Al loved to be outdoors. I remember there were times when his skin color was darker than mine! Lol! But not only did he love being outdoors, he also loved my mother very much. I am also happy that my mom found love again. I remember my mom not accustom to all of the activities Al had introduced her to. But after a while, she grew to enjoy them with him and because of him introducing her to "exercise", she can run circles around me! I'm also thankful to the friends who introduced them to being "snowbirds" and would stay in Phoenix for roughly 3 months during the "winter." This would allow me to visit Al and my mom and get to enjoy their company. He also loved to bake. he made me a birthday cake one year which was a cheesecake, my favorite!! He would also make a very delicious chili. Al, you will be missed here on earth, but thankfully we'll see you one day in Heaven!!

Published August 29th, 2024

Dave Vamos

To all family and friends of Al Wietharn, I share in your sadness as we remember the passing of Al Wietharn. I had the privilege of knowing Al as my father-in-law. Together with Tillie and his daughter Kimberly, we created many cherished memories, including the beautiful day of Al and Tillie's wedding. Al’s presence in our lives will be deeply missed, but the memories we made together will always be treasured.

Published August 29th, 2024

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