1934
Gordon
2023
Gordon Albright
April 21, 1934 — October 25, 2023
Gordon Arthur Albright was born April 21, 1934, and died October 25, 2023 after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Elgin, he attended Columbia School. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1952, where he played trombone and excelled at chemistry.
After school, he worked in the lab at Borden Foods before Serving as a technician in the US Army Medical Corp, as part of the 5th Army stationed in Germany. When he returned from the Army, he was introduced to his future wife of 63 years, Carol Fringer, through a mutual friend.
Gordon worked at Beck’s Office Supplies in Elgin for almost forty years, starting in 1958 and retiring in 1997.
He was a devoted member of Faith United Methodist (Now Cornerstone UMC) member, serving on many committees and groups.
Gordon also volunteered for many years with Cub Scout Pack 20, and Boy Scout Troop 18 in Elgin. He was a member of The Eagles Club in Elgin and The United Commercial Travelers, local 412, for over 60 years.
Gordon was a dedicated family man who enjoyed camping trips, amusement parks, and other activities with his children. He was also an avid Chicago sports fan, a source of many years of frustration.
He and his wife Carol also enjoyed traveling, attending the theater, and elaborately decorating their home for the holidays.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Marion Albright, his stepmother, Irene Conrad, and a stepsister, Donna Fruendt. He is survived by his wife Carol, daughters Cynthia Albright (Charlie Lang) of Elgin, Jodie Steele (Mike) of South Elgin and sons Thomas of Elgin, and Steven (Karrie) of Tampa, FL and a sister Eileen Leschke (Don) of Elgin. He was the proud grandfather to Alex, Ian, Annalise, Jenna (Maddox), Colton, Crystal (Kevin), and Clayton (Sara), and great grandfather to Tyson and Joey, and Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life is being planned in June of 2024.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cornerstone Church in Elgin, the Elgin Senior Center, where Gordon was an active member and bingo caller, or to his widow’s favorite charity, the Ho-Chunk Casino in Baraboo, WI.
After school, he worked in the lab at Borden Foods before Serving as a technician in the US Army Medical Corp, as part of the 5th Army stationed in Germany. When he returned from the Army, he was introduced to his future wife of 63 years, Carol Fringer, through a mutual friend.
Gordon worked at Beck’s Office Supplies in Elgin for almost forty years, starting in 1958 and retiring in 1997.
He was a devoted member of Faith United Methodist (Now Cornerstone UMC) member, serving on many committees and groups.
Gordon also volunteered for many years with Cub Scout Pack 20, and Boy Scout Troop 18 in Elgin. He was a member of The Eagles Club in Elgin and The United Commercial Travelers, local 412, for over 60 years.
Gordon was a dedicated family man who enjoyed camping trips, amusement parks, and other activities with his children. He was also an avid Chicago sports fan, a source of many years of frustration.
He and his wife Carol also enjoyed traveling, attending the theater, and elaborately decorating their home for the holidays.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Marion Albright, his stepmother, Irene Conrad, and a stepsister, Donna Fruendt. He is survived by his wife Carol, daughters Cynthia Albright (Charlie Lang) of Elgin, Jodie Steele (Mike) of South Elgin and sons Thomas of Elgin, and Steven (Karrie) of Tampa, FL and a sister Eileen Leschke (Don) of Elgin. He was the proud grandfather to Alex, Ian, Annalise, Jenna (Maddox), Colton, Crystal (Kevin), and Clayton (Sara), and great grandfather to Tyson and Joey, and Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life is being planned in June of 2024.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cornerstone Church in Elgin, the Elgin Senior Center, where Gordon was an active member and bingo caller, or to his widow’s favorite charity, the Ho-Chunk Casino in Baraboo, WI.
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