Albert Torbeck's Obituary
Albert J. Torbeck of Vandalia formerly of Shobonier passed away
at 2:15am, Sunday, June 28, 2015 at his apartment at Brookstone
Estates in Vandalia.
Services for Mr. Torbeck will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday,
July 1, 2015 at Augsburg Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shobonier with
Pastor Doug Meyer officiating. Visitation will be held from
5:00-7:00pm, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Augsburg Immanuel Lutheran
Church, Shobonier and 1 hour prior to services Wednesday at the
church. Burial will follow in Augsburg Immanuel Lutheran
Church Cemetery, Shobonier. Military Rites accorded at
graveside by Crawford-Hale American Legion Post #95, Vandalia, IL
and Brownstown VFW Post #9770. Memorials may be made to
Crawford-Hale American Legion Post # 95 or Augsburg Immanuel
Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund.
Albert Johann (John) Emil Torbeck was born April 2, 1919, near
Gatch Lake, rural Vandalia, the son of Paul C. and Esther (Shukar)
Torbeck. He was baptized April 9, 1933 in Immanuel Lutheran
Church at Shobonier. He was a WWII veteran having served in
the United States Army, where he attained the rank of
Corporal. On September 4, 1944 he married Ruth Bertram in
Gainesville, TX. After his discharge from the army, the
couple resided in the Chicago area. Their daughter Pamella
was born October 13, 1960 in Evanston, IL. Shortly
thereafter, the family returned to the Fayette County area.
He was a member of the Crawford-Hale American Legion Post #95 and a
long term member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, holding various
offices including School Board President during his lifetime.
He remained deeply devoted to his faith until his death.
Albert was a union Carpenter by trade. He proudly
maintained his union membership with the United Brotherhood of
Carpenters Joiners of America for over 65 years. He enjoyed
fishing, quail and rabbit hunting, and spending time with his only
grandchild, Taylor Parrish.
Albert is survived by his daughter Pamella, son-in-law Greg
Parrish, granddaughter Taylor Parrish all of Shobonier, sister
Leota Matlock of Mt. Zion, sister-in-law Delores Torbeck of
Mattoon, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents, wife Ruth on July 15, 1980, brothers Wallace
and Delbert Torbeck, sisters-in-law Florence Grandt, Martha Rebbe,
and Ruby Woolsey, brothers-in-law Harold Matlock and Harold
Bertram, uncles Raymond, Ernest, and Clarence Torbeck, and his aunt
Rose Bertram.
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