Albert Luerkens

Albert Lewis Luerkens, 71, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Albert was born on September 21, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Heindrick and Opal (Kirkpatrick) Luerkens. He was united in marriage to Pauline Pearson on July 2, 1988, at Wapsipinicon State Park.

Albert worked in maintenance for Best Western Long Branch. He was always working on a project, whether it was fixing something broken or building something from the ground up. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Albert is survived by his wife, Pauline Luerkens; children, Kimberli Giesbrecht, Marvin (Malissa) Luerkens, Jessie Anderson, Nichole (Dennis) Hackett, Alex (Brittany) Luerkens, and Angela Luerkens (Dakota Hartman); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brother, Charlie (Cindy) Luerkens.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Hunter Luerkens; and brother, Marvin Luerkens.