Marlin Gene Alberts

​Marlin Gene (Albie) Alberts, age 92, of Grand Rapids and Wayland, Michigan, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. God has been good in Albie’s life. He graduated with honors from South High School and then served his country in the US Navy. After the Navy, Albie went back to school and earned his BS degree from MSU. He then went to Steelcase and retired after 36 years. He loved any sport that included a ball - basketball, football, golf, etc. He even played on a semi-pro baseball team. Albie also enjoyed being outdoors to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by Bess, his wife of 36 years; brothers, Dale and Robert Alberts; and sister, Marlene Loughmiller. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Gail York, Aleta (Mark) Berghoef, Brook (Gale) Alberts; step-children, Pete (Jenny) Arena, Amy Arena; sisters, Sallie Alberts and Cheri (Keith) Alberts; and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, January 19, at 11am at Gun Lake Community Church with Mark Veldt officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service. For those that wish to make a memorial contribution, please consider GRCC Foundation.