Albert Leroy Wiedeman

Albert Leroy Wiedeman was born January 30, 1928 on a farm north of Windsor, CO to John and Katherine (Stroman) Wiedeman. He went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2013 at the age of 85. His parents emigrated to the U.S. from Russia. He attended Windsor Schools, and was a four year letterman in all four sports. He graduated Windsor High in 1947. After graduation, he worked for the Public Service Company in Windsor and Fort Collins for four years. He then began farming in the Eaton area where he lived and farmed for more than 50 years. On December 19, 1948 he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Dorothy Blehm in Greeley, Colorado. He was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Eaton for many years. Albert served on the Weld County Farm Bureau Board for 10 years and was a member for 56 years. He had a strong work ethic that he passed on to his family which he loved very much. Albert and Dorothy traveled many places over the years with friends. They loved watching their grandchildren grow up and attended many of their activities and have enjoyed watching their great-grandchildren. In 2001, they retired and moved to Greeley but Albert continued to help out on the farm while he was able. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Wiedeman of Greeley; sons, Keith Wiedeman and wife Judy of Greeley, Perry Wiedeman and wife Diane of Eaton, and Greg Wiedeman and wife Denise of Eaton; grandchildren, Mitch Wiedeman and wife Ina, and TJ Wiedeman all of Greeley, Jay Wiedeman and wife Emily, Nathan Wiedeman and wife Becky all of Eaton, Amber Girdler and husband Kyle of Sterling, CO, Casey Wiedeman and wife Tamara of Phoenix, AZ and Kiley Hayward and husband George of Colorado Springs, CO. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Albert is also survived by several nieces and nephews, many special friends and his coffee buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Art, John, Robert, and Raymond, sister, Dorrine Buxmann; and a baby granddaughter. Services will include: Viewing, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 8p.m. at Adamson Chapel; Funeral Service, Wednesday April 3, 2013 at 11:00 am at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1800 21st Avenue in Greeley; and a private family interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens prior to the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to "Meals on Wheels” in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com.