Przybylski, Albert

Albert Przybylski, 80, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, June 25, 2017. He was born on February 8, 1937, to Albert Sr. and Wilma (Ronning) Przybylski in St. Paul, MN.

Al married Irene Harding on July 25, 1956, in Baraboo, WI. With Irene, they farmed for many years in Eagle Point. They built O'Neil Creek Campground and Trailer Sales. They developed Przybylski's Polish Ponderosa in Texas. They also opened a game farm / petting Zoo, mini warehouses, a toy museum, and rental houses. Al served his country with the Army National Guard. He was a loving and caring husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa that will be missed by all.

Al is survived by his wife of 61 years, Irene; four daughters, Patty (Steve) Taylor, Pam "Bub" (Clyde) Goettl, Marie Bortle (fianc Everett "Plow" Fleming), and Lora "Babe" (Rod) Bowe all of Chippewa Falls; two sons, Alan (Valerie) Przybylski and Joe (Corrie) Przybylski all of Chippewa Falls; many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters, Patsy McCarten of Chippewa Falls, Margaret Johnson of St. Paul, MN, and Florence Palmer of Grand Marais, MN; foster-children, Kenny Knecht, Jim Kenney and Steve Birch; along with many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Dave Bortle; sister, Mary Hayford; and mother and father-in-law, Millard and Ione Harding.

A visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, 44 E. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Rev. Timothy Jones will be officiating. Following the service at the chapel, Military Honors will be conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Chippewa Falls, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or donations, memorials are preferred to Irvine Park.