Albert Chriss Schmoker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

EN REMEMBRANCE ALBERT CHRISS SCHMOKER Born 7/30/1920 in Harlingen, TX (formerly 6 Shooter Junction) to Jacob Schmoker (50) of Zanesville OH and Rosina Streit (30) of Vernon TX, was the youngest of 5 boys, Jacob, Fred, Gottieb and George which he survived. Albert passed July 2, 2019, at his residence of 2 years, Gracy Woods II in Austin TX. He is survived by his four children, Albert Thomas, Karon Lynn, Shelly Sue and John Craig. Albert led a full and eventful life being raised on a farm in south Texas, speaking German and Spanish before his education in fluent English. He became a pilot, his dream, at 14 with his dad buying him his first plane. He studied architecture and was both a cotton/grain farmer and spec home builder in Harlingen and Austin. He was a WWII veteran having served as a pilot and trainer for the US Army Air Corps. Albert lived with his family in Mexico at various times of work and retirement, loving the country and its people. He built the Princess Hotel in Acapulco for a US Gypsum contract. His last 2 decades he returned to Austin to live with his son Tommy but resided in Gracy Woods II for mobility issues his last 2 years. He died of natural causes never having any major medical issues and always vowed to live longer than his 93 year old Swiss born grandfather, Christian, after whom he was named. We celebrate the long life of an amazing human being, loyal friend and loving father. After cremation a small service will be held in his honor at Gracy Woods II, 12042 Bittern Hollow, Austin TX at 1 to 3pm on July 29, in the Focus Meeting Room. In particular his friends from Meals on Wheels, neighbors and Gracy Woods staff and fellow patients are welcome apart from other friends and family.

Albert Chriss Schmoker

July 30, 1920 - July 2, 2019