Kurt W. Albert, age 67, of Ontario, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 15, 2026 at his home with his wife, Brandy, at his side.
Kurt was born June 21, 1959 in Shelby, the son of the late Kennth W. and Jean M. (Hart) Albert. Kurt graduated from Shelby High School in 1977. His career was spent in the mortgage industry, initially with Modern Finance from 1979-1986, and finally with Swain/Stonegate Mortgage in Mansfield in their mortgage default servicing department from where he retired in 2016.
It wasn’t by accident that Kurt held the nickname “Chirpy.” He could hardly finish a sentence without including a swear word, giving an opinion, or complaining about something all while also including laughs, jokes, and punchlines to ruffle someone’s feathers. But that was the same Kurt Albert who would drop anything at any time to provide a helping hand, especially for family, and on any project with his brothers, Kenny and Todd.
Kurt’s hobbies were simple but kept him busy. He loved golfing and traveled many times to play. He also loved mowing grass and dabbled in the occasional gambling (dabbled and occasional are used loosely). But truly it was time with family that he tried not to let pass by.
Even though no one thought it could be possible, Kurt softened up a bit when he met Brandy Brewer. And the world was even more surprised when they married on June 22, 2016. Nonetheless, it was a good relationship and marriage which was perhaps what Kurt always waited for and needed. Brandy (Myers) Brewer, Kurt’s wife, survives along with his stepchildren: Morgan (Zec) Speelman, Molly (Jed) Hendershott, Branson Brooke, and Moriah Brooke; grandson: Ezra Speelman; siblings: Pam (Joe) Wetton, Kenny (Cathie) Albert, and Jody (Merv) Eichorn; sister-in-law: Lorna Albert; numerous nieces and nephews; his in-laws: Bob and Dianne Myers; and other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Kurt was preceded in death by his brother: Todd Albert; and sister-in-law: Heather Jones.
It was Kurt’s wish following his death that his immediate family have a private gathering with no public services. Care for Kurt and his family is being provided by the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Condolences may be left on their website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or Facebook.
So sorry, I went to school with Kurt
Brandy so sorry for your loss. I will leep you in my prayers.
Brandy, we are sending so much love to you. What a blessing to have found a love like this. We’re so sorry you’re hurting and will be holding you in our hearts extra tight. Love, Al & Stacey
Brandy, we are sending so much love to you. What a blessing to have found a love like this. We’re so sorry you’re hurting and will be holding you in our hearts extra tight. Love, Al & Stacey
sorry to hear this i’ become friends with him in school.I always liked him probbelly because of his personality for sure most will understand that knew him…..
Very sorry to see this. Prayers with the Albert family.
Prayers for his surviving family. Hope that they keep the wonderful memories alive. I pray that their hearts remain open to receive the guidance to heal.
Albert family, so very sorry to hear of Kurt’s passing! Ron and Marlene Burkhalter
My prayers are with his family. Kurt was always good for laughs and ineresting information. He will be missed.
Shim and I are sending our deepest sympathy to all the Albert families. Kurt worked for Shim at Shelby CC many years ago. Cherish your memories.
Truly sorry to hear of Kurt’s passing.
Sincere condolences to Kurt’s family’s for your loss.
May Kurt rest in peace. Good wishes to all.
To the Albert family, my sincere condolences on the death of Kurt.
Our sympathy to the Albert families. He was a friend mostly our sons Jeff and Jerry, went to Shelby High School same class and played lots of golf together. Gods blessings
Kenny and Cathie, so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family.
Brandy I’m sorry to hear this has to be a hard thing to do .Wishing you all the love and blessings I can give you
My deepest condolences.
So sorry about Kurt, played allot of golf with him over the years. He Will be missed! God the bless the family and friends.
I am so sorry to hear about Kurt’s passing. I enjoyed playing Poker at Phil’s place with him and got to know him quite well. He was a good friend and I was always so happy to see him. I enjoyed his company we had so many late nights and laughs together. I will miss him. To Brandy and to all the Albert family you have my condolences. He really was one of a kind!
Our deepest condolences to Kurt’s family. I worked with Kurt the entire time he worked for Modern Finance. We had a good working relationship, and good times in the office. Kurt was always his own unique person. We have always had a piece of his life here on our farm, where we buried his old red car after he and my husband dynamited it for the fun of it one day. Kurt and his friends would bet on the color of gumballs coming out of a vending machine when there was nothing else to bet on! Many fun memories of him. Please know he will always be remembered.
Kenny. So sorry to hear of Kurt’s passing. It’s hard to loose a brother, at any age. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Bill Van Horn
Brandy, It was fate that you came to work at Swain/Stonegate Mortgage to meet Kurt. You were the soul mate that he needed. So glad you had 10 plus years with him to be able to look back on and reminisce. You are in my thoughts and prayers❣️