Albert W. Shondel

Albert Wayne Shondel, 78, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Graveside services will be held 12:30 p.m. Monday at Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk. A time for food and fellowship be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday at the VFW in Fairfield. Please bring a covered dish. Memorials may be made to the family.

Albert was born July 13, 1947 in Fairfield, the son of Clyde and Grace (Dennison) Shondel. He married Lila Kay Harrison, February 9, 1974 in Fairfield. She preceded him in death July 23, 2012.

Albert worked for Dexter Laundry and Iowa Malleable Iron Company in Fairfield. He enjoyed bowling, playing bingo and card games, watching western movies, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Thomas Shondel, Holly Shondel, and Jodi Shondel, all of Fairfield; twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and brothers, Larry and Doug Shondel of Fairfield.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Albert and Dough; siblings, Fred, Anna, Ella, Mick, Bobby, Herbert, Mabel, Junior, Debra, Charlotte, Tina, and Sherry.