Albert H. Mangelsdorf Jr.

Al was married to (the late) Mae Jean Kauffman Mangelsdorf Shannon for 16 years. They divorced in 1970. During that time they had five children together including Ann (Mark Casey) Mangelsdorf, Barbara Anderson, Carol Wilton. Danny (Jefferson Alcott) Mangelsdorf, and David Mangelsdorf; In addition to his children, Al was "Pop" to six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; uncle, great-uncle, and a friend to many in his lifetime.

Al was predeceased by his parents, Albert H. Mangelsdorf, Sr. and Hazel (nee Kelly) Mangelsdorf, and his siblings, Katherine (the late Peter Sr.) Scardino, Elizabeth Mangelsdorf, and Thomas Mangelsdorf, MD.

Al graduated from St. Louis University with a Bachelor’s of Science in English in 1954. He joined the Air Force soon after graduation as a squadron commander and intelligence officer.

Throughout his life Al held a wide range of jobs. These included working on the family farm, being a technical writer for McDonnell Aircraft and working in the insurance industry. His longest serving job was with the Missouri Division of Employment Security where he worked for over 20 years.

Al believed in giving back to his community and volunteered as a literacy tutor and also as president of the PTA while his children attended grade school. Additionally, he volunteered for St. Vincent DePaul in the food pantry. Finally, Al had many charities that he provided financial support to. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to St. Patrick Center, Mail Stop 450001, PO Box 953745, St. Louis, MO 63195-3745

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 31 at 10am at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 7622 Sutherland Avenue, Shrewsbury MO 63119. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 9-10am before Mass. A Rite of Committal will immediately follow Mass at Calvary Cemetery where Full Military Honors will be bestowed.

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