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William Wesley Albert, 69
William Wesley Albert, 69, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, surrounded by family and friends at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, from complications following open heart surgery.
Wes was born in Baltimore, Md., to George and Virginia Albert on Sept. 20, 1949. He grew up in Spokane, Wash., and graduated from North Central High School. He later attended Eastern Washington University. Wes enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in February of 1968. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was awarded multiple awards, including the Purple Heart for being wounded during combat.
He married Deborah Leigh Cowan in 1973 and they had two children. Debbie passed away in 1984. He later met and married Heidi Arlene Tammi on Aug. 10, 1985, in Coeur d’Alene. They were happily married for 33 years. Wes most recently worked as a manufacturing buyer for AC Data. He retired from AC Data in 2005. He was also a dedicated member of the volunteer Rathdrum Fire Department for over 20 years.
Wes enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling with his family. He loved dancing and listening to all genres of music. He was an avid and loyal Dallas Cowboys fan. Wes was a family man and as the oldest sibling, he was always taking care of others.
Wes was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mark and Della Hall and William and Grace Albert; his father, George Albert; his mother, Virginia Leaf; his brother, Matthew Albert and his sister, Laura Albert Ponsness.
Wes is survived by his wife, Heidi Albert of Post Falls; son, Travis (Shirl) Albert of Zuni, Va.; daughter, Rochelle (Bart) Wiedenhoff of Rathdrum, Idaho; brother, Mark (Rhea) Albert of Spokane Valley, Wash.; sister, Dawn Chavez of Mead, Wash; brother-in-law, Mark (Rose) Tammi; sister-in-law, Karen Cowan; his beloved grandchildren, Ashley, Max and Madison Wiedenhoff and Abigail Albert; 13 nieces and nephews; and 19 great-nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, at Bell Tower Funeral Home with Dave Ponsness officiating. Reception to follow at the American Legion in Post Falls, Idaho.