Albert Everett Fountain Jr

Albert Everett Fountain, age 71, of Detour Village, Michigan, died on Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Petoskey, Michigan. He was born on January 5, 1944 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Albert Everett Sr. and Nellie (McSpadden) Fountain. Albert grew up in DeTour and graduated from DeTour High School where he played football, basketball, and ran track. He earned his Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in Houghton. Albert married Joann Kaye Williams on June 28, 1969 at the First Union Church in Cedarville. He worked as a mechanical engineer for Enprotech Mechanical Services for over 40 years. Most of those years he worked in Lansing, Michigan but also worked for twelve years in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Albert retired in 2007 and he and Joann moved to DeTour Village. Albert was a member of the EDC Board in Detour, and active in the Detour Union Presbyterian Church. Albert enjoyed boating, traveling, and building and fixing things in his garage; including a Cobra kit car. He also enjoyed having his morning coffee with friends in town and most of all, spending time with his children and grandchildren. Albert was survived by daughter, Rochelle (Brad) Mitas of Petoskey; son, Craig (Amber) Fountain of Traverse City, Michigan; grandchildren, Sam Mitas, Emma Mitas, Everett Fountain, Emmett Fountain, and Edie Fountain; sister, Marilynn (Herb) Sharples of Grand Ledge, Michigan; brothers-in-law, David Williams of Hessel, Michigan, and Jimmy (Lori) Williams of Rudyard, Michigan; sisters-in-law, Carol (Richard) Corrion of Frankenmuth, Michigan, and Lisa (Jim) Bohmier of White Lake, Michigan; and friend, Toni Adams. Albert was preceded in death by his wife, Joann and brother, Vernon Fountain. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford, Michigan, and Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 10:00 A.M to 11:00 A.M. at Union Presbyterian Church, 166 Ontario Street in Detour Village. The Funeral Service will follow at the church starting at 11:00 A.M. Dave Henderson will be conducting the service. Memorials may be sent to Union Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 217, DeTour Village, MI 49725. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in DeTour Township. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rgalerfuneralhome.com.

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Albert Everett Fountain Jr

January 5, 1944 - June 28, 2015