Albert DePue

Albert was born in Morrice, Michigan, to Clare William DePue and Bermuda Flossie DePue. In his youth, he helped run the family farm until he was old enough to enlist in the Marines. He was an airplane mechanic stationed on two coasts. On a leave he met the love of his life, Elaine Ida Hoyland. Upon leaving the service, he married Elaine on April 30, 1955. He and Elaine have 6 children: Denise Schram, Diane Challiss, Bryan DePue, Mark DePue, Dawn Fitchett, Michael DePue, 18 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren!

He worked for the railroad, Consumers Power, ran a gas station and auto repair in Webberville and then went to work for the Village of Webberville where, in 1969, he helped put in the water and sewer systems for the village and was the DPW for 30 years! When Albert retired, he moved to his dream farm outside of Webberville. The last few years he has spent back in town. He loved hunting, fishing, and being outside on his farm.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Clare William DePue and his mom, Bermuda Flossie DePue; his siblings, Donald DePue, Fred DePue, Ralph DePue, Rebbecca (DePue) Bartig, Lillian (DePue) Straub, Mildred (DePue) Albin; and grandson, Thomas Ebert.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Williamston Chapel, 205 E Middle St., Williamston, MI 48895. A funeral service for Albert will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with a one-hour prior visitation from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at the funeral home, Pastor Kevin Pierpont officiating. Following the service, Albert will be laid to rest with full military honors in Rowley Cemetery, located at Rowley Road and M-52 in Webberville, MI. Calvary Baptist Church in Webberville will host a luncheon to follow.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Mark David Fitchett, Gavin Fitchett, Bruce DePue, Chris DePue, Kevin O'Connor, Dan DePue, and Josh DePue.