Albert Ehresman

Albert Ehresman, 87, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, October 22­, 2019, at his home.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, October 25, 2019 at Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery.

He honorably served in the US Army with a tour of duty in Korea and received the Purple Heart. He retired after 34 years with Lakehurst Naval Station as an Electrical Engineer with civil service. He was a member of the American Legion for 48 years, as well as the VFW and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He enjoyed gardening and being outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Dorothy Krafft Ehresman of the home; stepdaughter, Kathy Lockowitz; stepson, Keith Krafft; brothers, Earl Spytek of Florida and Louis Ehresman of Texas; his cat, Abigail; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Debra Buselea; son, Lawrence Ehresman; parents, Henry and Helen Ehresman; and a sister, Lois Venell.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.