Jeff Alber

Jeff Alber, age 66, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was called by God on December 29, 2023 unexpectedly in his home. He was preceded in death by Thomas F. Alber/Elaine J. (Meyer) Alber (parents), Janice Alber (sister), and Kathleen Troupe (Sister). Surviving are: Jordan (Amber) Alber, Joshua Alber (Fiance Samantha Bordeaux); Grandchildren, Cooper J Alber, Landynn M Alber; Brothers and sisters: Tom, Fr. Mike, Mary, Lori; Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Jeff spent 35 years at Steelcase before retiring and spent most of the time as a Zone Leader through various departments. In life, Jeff was a diehard fan of the Detroit Lions and his beloved Michigan Wolverines, who he was able to see both achieve great success this season. If you knew Jeff, you knew he had a wonderful sense of humor and often left you with a smile and an unforgettable story to tell. He greatly enjoyed the outdoors and would spend most of his summers fishing and camping with his two sons and getting ready for the hunting season in fall. In his leisure time, Jeff delighted in watching movies with his kids and jamming to some classic rock tunes, most notably Stevie Ray Vaughan. He loved both of his dogs, Dakota and Laddy, who were always by his side and will be walking with him in Heaven. What people will remember most about Jeff is his heart. The way he loved people was his best quality and when you were a friend of Jeff’s, he would love you unconditionally. He always was so close to his son’s friends, asking and telling his kids how lucky they were to have such a good friend group. He loved brothers, sisters, and parents more than most. Jeff was unlike anyone, one-of-a-kind does not come close to covering it. He was original to himself, and never changed if you liked it, or not. We all love you dad and hope to love with our whole hearts, just like you did. Go blue er’day. A visitation will be conducted on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary 3525 Remembrance Road, N.W, Walker, MI from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM. A Vigil Service will be held Thursday at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, January 5, 2024 at St. Patrick’s of Portland, MI ,140 Church Street, Portland, MI at 1:00 PM where his family will receive visitors one hour prior to the mass.

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Jeff Alber

July 29, 1957 - December 29, 2023