Albert Sammann (Plainview)

Albert Sammann, 94, of Plainview, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2006 St. Paul Lutheran Church with Gerald Boerger, Pastor officiating. Interment will follow in Plainview Memorial Park by Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. Mr. Sammann was born on November 25, 1911 at home in the Prairieview Community to H. Henry and Louise H. Quebe Sammann. His parents were charter members of Trinity Lutheran Church in the Providence Community. Albert was the first person baptized at Trinity Lutheran on December 24, 1911. He attended the Prairieview school and then went to Texas Lutheran College in Seguin with his sister, Freda. Albert served on the church council at Trinity Lutheran until he moved his membership to Christ Lutheran Church in Tulia. He later moved his membership to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Plainview. Albert farmed in the Prairieview community all his life and was still driving his tractor when he was 80 years old. He was also a cattleman who operated a small farm feedlot and had a commercial cow herd. Albert invented a mechanical corn detasseler and was also was the first person to use an automobile engine to power an irrigation pump. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses and his cattle. Albert married Gertrude Alma Schreiber on August 18, 1934 at the Lutheran parsonage in Wilson, Texas. They were married for 71 ½ years. Albert was a devout Christian who led his family with a quiet humble spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his wife; four children Virginia Ammons of Plainview, Barbara Valentino and husband Dick of San Antonio, Elbert Sammann and wife Thelma of Amarillo, Jess Sammann and wife Priscilla of Plainview survive him. Seven grandchildren: Beverly and Bert Wall, Corinna Allen-Robison, Roxanne and Dale Williams, Leslie Sammann, Kurt Sammann, Jennifer Valentino and Staci and Travis Barrett. Thirteen great-grandchildren: Kory Musquiz, Amber Williams, Nikki Phillips, Brant Wall, Cole Williams, Brock Wall, Jamie Allen, Logan Robison, Mary Elizabeth Sammann, Rachel Sammann, Jonathan Sammann,Scout Sammann, Savannah Sammann and one great-great grandchild, Hallie Phillips. Two sisters: Laura Brandes of Palm Desert, California, Clara Stuckey of Plainview. One brother Ernest Sammann of Dimmitt. Albert is preceded in death by his parents, a sister Freda Boedeker;son-in-law R.L. (Bob) Ammons and a daughter-in-law Sharron Sammann. A visitation for family and friends will be Friday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Kornerstone Funeral Directors. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 901 Oakland, Plainview, TX 79072 or Hospice Hands of West Texas, P.O. Box 1118, Lockney, TX 79241.