Albert Kleindienst, 83, of Rockford, passed away on October 15, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on February 26, 1929 in Huningue, France, he was the son of the late Albert and Augustine (Kult) Kleindienst. On April 26, 1951, he married Yolanda Abdul-Karim in Cleveland Ohio.
A beloved husband, father, and family man, Albert loved being one with nature. He enjoyed being outdoors gardening, fishing and cooking good wholesome meals. In his professional life, he had a distinguished career as a Model Maker for Atwood Vacuum Machine Company from1958 until 1994.
Albert is survived by his devoted children, Sandra (Scott Berg), Cynthia (Daniel) Petersen, and John (Linda) Kleindienst; his sister, Irene (Kleindienst) Probst; his niece Carole, and relatives in France and Switzerland.
He was predeceased by his wife, brother, Marcel Kleindienst, and parents.
Visitation, Saturday, October 20, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Care of America – Rockford. Online condolences may be submitted at www.sunsetfhmemgardes.com