Albert J. Soetaert Sr.

Albert (Bert) J. Soetaert Sr., 92, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Villa St. Francis Nursing Home.  Bert was born February 9, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri to Louis and Emma Soetaert.  Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, children; Jim (Jan) Soetaert, Diane (Jim) Klempnauer, Mary (Bruce) Baumgartner, Bob Soetaert, daughter-in-law, Tammy Soetaert, seven grandchildren, and five great- grandchildren. Bert was preceded in death by his parents, son, Christopher Soetaert, and numerous brothers and one sister. Bert was a volunteer fire fighter for the Lenexa Fire Department for twenty plus years. He was an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast, also never missed a Royals Game.

Visitation is set for 9:00 - 10:30 AM, Monday, May 1, 2017  with a 9:0 0 AM Rosary Recitation at Holy Trinity Catholic Church 13615 W. 92nd Street, Lenexa, Kansas 66215 followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 AM. Burial will take place at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions in Bert's name may be made to Catholic Community Hospice 9740 W. 87th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66212.