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FASSLER -- Friedbert Fassler, 76, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1999, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife, Olga Fassler of Albuquerque; children, Connie and Mary Elizabeth Smith-Fassler of Albuquerque, NM, Thomas Fassler and Lee Saulter of Seattle, WA, Jackie and Tod Kerstetter of Manhattan, KS, and Cathy Patterson of Bloomington, IL; grandchildren, Dennis Robbins of Louisville, KY, Mariah, Ali, Keaton, and Jacobi Smith-Fassler of Albuquerque, NM, David Kerstetter of Manhattan, KS, and Isabella Patterson of Bloomington, IL; one great-granddaughter Aerielle Robbins; sisters and brothers Marlene Oehmig of Illinois, Manfred Fassler of Tennessee, Hildegard Wiedemann of Germany, John Fassler of Tennessee, Helmut Fassler of Switzerland, and Heidi Fassler of Switzerland. Mr. Friedbert Fassler was preceded in death by his father, Friedich Fassler of Switzerland, his mother, Luise Hermine Fassler of Switzerland, and his sister, Elizabeth Fassler of Switzerland. Friedbert was born in Wollstein Germany, May 1, 1932. He was the oldest of eight children and resided in Germany and Switzerland during his youth. As a young adult, he served in the Swiss military, became a tool maker, and attained a degree in mechanical engineering. On July 13, 1956 he married Olga Jungkind and shortly thereafter immigrated to the United States to pursue the American dream. They became US citizens in 1963. Friedbert instilled a love of education in his children by continuing his education in the United States and attaining a baccalaureate degree in management from Aurora College. He subsequently completed graduate study at Penn State University. Friedbert had a successful 31-year career with a subsidiary of North American Phillips Corporation, beginning as a tool maker and culminating as Vice President of Research and Development. In retirement, he enjoyed time with family, service work, as well as travels to China, Europe and the Middle East. Friedbert was a member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, NM. In an effort to serve and assist those less fortunate, he actively supported: World Hunger Organization, Prison Ministries, Kiva.org, Lutheran Division for Global Mission, Albuquerque Rescue Mission, and Joy Junction Homeless Shelter. Friedbert was a member and supporter of the following organizations: Moose Lodge 400, The Chicago Council of Global Affairs, Shriners of North America, Democratic National Committee, Masons Lodge 303 of Illinois and 123 of Wisconsin, and Scottish Rite of Chicago. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Monday, November 24, 2008 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 4800 All Saints Road, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87120. Reverend Philip Wangberg will officiate. A Private Burial will follow. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Westside Chapel, Sunday, November 23, 2008, from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Please visit our online guest book for Mr. Fassler at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Mon November 24, 2008