Albert Lehman Farrish

Albert Lehman Farrish, age 69, of Sault Ste Marie, MI passed away on December 28, 2022 surrounded by his family and his best friend. Albert was born on March 24, 1953 in Sault Ste Marie, MI. Albert was a graduate of Sault High School Class of 1971. After High School, Albert served in the US Army from 1971-1974 with an Honorable Discharge. He was stationed in Korea. He received the National Defense Service Medal while serving. After serving in the Military, Albert completed a Certificate in Construction Maintenance at Northern Michigan University in 1978. After working several jobs in his trade, Albert started working at Vegas Kewadin Casino in 1986; retiring after 30 years as a Pit Boss. Those who knew Albert, knew what a hard-working, fun, loving, selfless man he was. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed watching and coaching his boys in sports throughout the years. You would often find him at his grandchildren's games, he loved sports. He spent his spare time watching the Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings. He enjoyed playing softball, basketball, bike-riding and was always up for a "friendly" game of golf. His friends would often find him hosting a poker game, and knew he would be up for a game of cribbage anytime. Albert is predeceased by his parents; Nelson Farrish and Beatrice (Mike) Butchicakis, sister; Cindy Kinney, and step-granddaughter Sheena Bouschor. Albert is survived by his ex-wife/friend; Carol Farrish, best friend; Virginia Lane, his two sons; Brian McRorie and Jason McRorie, his two daughters; Sabrina (Christopher) Oshelski, Jennifer (Wayne Akers) McRorie all of Sault Ste Marie, MI. Albert is also survived by his two brothers; Fred Farrish of Lena, WI and Richard (Jeanie) Farrish of Sturgeon, WI, his two sisters; Linda McKelvie of Sugar Island, MI and Emily Farrish of Green Bay, WI, and his brother-in-law; Philip Kinney of Munising, MI. Albert has five grandchildren; Trevor McRorie, Taylor McRorie, Trenton McRorie, Carter Oshelski, Ahnaka Oshelski and Jack Akers. He is also survived by a family friend; April Bouschor, step-granddaughter; Tara Horka, two great grandchildren; Bentley and Benjamin McRorie, and many loving nieces and nephews. A family gathering was held on Thursday, December 29th. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and his burial will be in the Spring. Clark Hovie Galer Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

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Albert Lehman Farrish

March 24, 1953 - December 28, 2022