Albert E. Demler passed away peacefully on July 31, 2012, at Park View Health Center at the age of 98. Prior to that, he lived with John and Diane. He was born on November 24, 1913 to John and Louise Demler. He married Alice E. Kuehl on August 31, 1940.

Al graduated from St. Vincent School and was also a member of that church.

Al worked until he was 72 at a job he loved. He worked for several companies in Oshkosh as a Punch Press Operator. Al was also known for being a catcher for several city of Oshkosh Championship teams; in 1945 for the Hour Tavern and in 1946 for Universal Foundry. Al was known for his quick ability to catch baseballs out of thin air, and for that, his teammates gave him the nickname "Snatch". He loved his time fishing at the shanty on the end of Michigan Ave. and also with his sons at Jim Erdman's dock. Al was loved not only by his kids and family, but by so many people in the community. At his 90th birthday party, he was surprised by how many people showed up! Thank you, it meant a lot to him and to his family.

Survivors include his children, Tom (Rosalia) Demler, Diane (John) Harrington, Jim Demler, Bob (Sue) Demler, Ed (Terry) Demler, Carla (Jeff) Haen, and Mary (Norman) Salomon; one brother, Richard "Sonny" or "Honk" (Lenore) Demler, five sisters, Marjorie Volkman, Gena Brans, Marie Dickey, Rose Weitz, and Marcella (Herbie) Ziebell; 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Al was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alice of 54 years; a son, David Kuehl "Honk"; brothers, Joe, Robbie, Harry, John "Lab", and Clifford "Speed" Demler; sisters Cecelia Eichman and Betty "Betsy" Gerth.

Funeral services for Al will be held on Thursday August 2, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Westside, Rev's. Ed Demler and Bill Van De Kreeke officiating. There will be a prayer service from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will be held Thursday at the Lake Pointe Dr. funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until the service. Entombment will be in Lake View Memorial Park.