Albert J. McMahel

Albert “Al” J. McMahel, age 76 of Merrillville, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; children: Michelle Eugene Wallace, Peter Marimen, David Melissa Marimen, Adam Nikki Marimen, Greg Wayman, and Debbie Wayman; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 3 sisters. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Geisen Funeral Home at 7905 Broadway, Merrillville, IN with Pastor Bill Gibbs officiating. Interment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville, IN. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 27, 2009 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM at Geisen Funeral Home in Merrillville, IN. Al graduated from Greencastle High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, 3920th Air Police Squadron during the Korean Conflict. Al worked as a Deputy Sheriff for Bob Albright in Putnum County, IN and retired from St. Joseph the Worker Church in 2005. He was a member of Ross Baptist Church. Al knew no strangers and loved to see people laugh. Marrying his wife Carolyn he said was a gift from God. Al said don't cry, for God has his hand in mine, this trip I take alone. To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit the guestbook section at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com. For more information call 219-769-3322.