Albert Elmer DePue
1/31/1932 – 6/03/2026
Albert DePue of Webberville passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. Albert was born in Morrice 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 Monday June 8th at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home – Williamston MI from 6-8pm, Service will be June 9th at Gorsline with a visitation at 10 am and the service to start at 11 am with a graveside service to follow at Rowley Cemetery. Calvary Baptist Church in Webberville will host a luncheon.
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