ALBERT L. LAKER
Albert L. Laker, age 84, of Batesville, died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the Waters of Batesville. Born January 11, 1936 in Franklin County, he is the son of Martha (Nee: Eckerle) and Edmund Laker. He married Dorie Reer June 6, 1959, at St. Anthony’s Church in Morris. Albert worked for Steinkamp’s as a carpenter 10 years and in maintenance at Batesville Casket for 34 years before retiring.
He was an avid card player, preferring Solo and 7up. Although he liked all sports, Albert was also an avid softball player, playing into his 60s. In his younger days, he liked squirrel and rabbit hunting. He and Dorie loved to go dancing, were able to travel and see most of the 50 states and took the family camping often.
He is survived by his wife Dorie; daughters and son-in-laws Nancy and Daryl Werner of Batesville, Rhonda and Jeff Stenger of Sunman, Pamela and David Koehler of Greenwood; sisters Marjorie Kirschner, Agnes Volk, Evelyn Volk, all of Batesville, Delores Gindling of Greensburg; brothers Charles Laker of Batesville, Ronald Laker of Oldenburg, Eugene Laker of Batesville; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by brothers Harry, Edmund and Martin Laker.
Private services will be held at St. Louis Church with Rev. Stan Pondo officiating followed by burial in the church cemetery.
The family requests memorials to Oldenburg Academy or the Batesville Community Education Foundation.