Albert Taufer Obituary

Albert was born in Meadowlands, Pennsylvania on May 25, 1921 to the union of Frank and Apolla Taufer (who preceded him in death). Albert, better known to his friends as "Al," was a longtime Colorado Springs resident who served his country during World War II. There he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Corps. Al was a highly decorated Airman, earning numerous awards and medals, including: the Asiatic-Pacific medal, the American Defense Service medal, the American Theater medal, and a Good Conduct medal. He attended George Washington University, where he studied Electrical Engineering. He transferred to Wilson Teacher's College, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. Al was also a member of VFW 4051, the Elks Lodge #309, and The Retired Enlisted Association, Chapter 1. Al gave of his heart to his country and then gave of his heart to the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth. They married on April 24, 1942 in Washington D.C., where Al was employed with the Defense Communications Agency, Military Analysis Division, Strategic Forces Branch, Department of Defense, as a computer specialist and analyst. To the union of Al and Mary Elizabeth was born a daughter, Patricia, in Washington, D.C. Albert leaves behind many friends and family, to include: his wife, Mary Elizabeth; his daughter, Patricia Austin; his brother, Stephen (Betty) Taufer; his aunt, Theresa Rumanek; two nieces, Jennifer (Tom) Truchan and Kathy (Bob) Bruszenski; his cousin, Ray (June) Rumanek; his grandson, Russell Emerson Austin; and his great nephew, John Bruszenski. A Rosary will be said at 1:30 PM on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 6455 Brook Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. The Funeral Mass will follow at 2:00 PM at the Church. Committal services with VFW Honors will be held at 3:30 PM at the Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Open Air Chapel. Entombment will be at the Shrine of Remembrance Garden of Angels. A Reception will then be held at VFW Post 4051, 430 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Al's memory may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, VFW Post 4051, or to the Elk's Lodge BPOE 309, 3400 N. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907. Al will be missed by all who had come to know him. His family mourns his passing. He loved his family dearly, and took care of them in many ways. Blessed be his memory.