Edward (Eddie) Albin passed away on August 4, 2019, at the age of 69, at the Gove County Medical Center.
Ed was born April 15, 1950, in Quinter, KS to Gene and Patricia (Nelson) Albin. He attended a one-room schoolhouse until he moved to Quinter and graduated from Quinter High School in 1968. Ed furthered his education at Goodland Vocational Technical School for Auto Mechanics. After graduation, Ed worked at the Menlo and Quinter Midwest Cooperatives driving the fuel and propane trucks.
On April 22, 1972, he marred Janet Weimer, later divorced. He then later married Connie Zimmerman on June 8, 1984. They just celebrated 35 years of marriage.
Ed enjoyed farming, NASCAR, golfing, and enjoying time with his kids, grandchildren, and family.
Ed is survived by his wife Connie; two sons Chris (Rachel) Albin, Hays, Shaun (Sydney) Albin Torrance, CA and daughter Jenni (Kris) Miller, Pleasant Hill, MO; five grandchildren Samantha Albin, Bailey Albin, Jaxton Albin, Addilyn Miller and Owen Miller; his mother Pat, brothers, Steve, Rick, Randy and his three adopted sisters Nancy, Dianna and Terri; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Ed was proceeded in death by his Dad, several aunts and uncles, and his father-in-law Fabian Zimmerman.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, December 16, 2019, at the Quinter United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Medical Center, WaKeeney Walk-a-Thon, Quinter Ambulance, Quinter United Methodist Church, Quinter Golf Course, and Grinnell Cow Paddy Golf Club. Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.