Albert "Al" Jecker

JECKER, Albert “Al” age, 77, of Centerville, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026. Albert was born March 8, 1949, in Louisville, KY to the late Albert and Ruth (Gumbel) Jecker. He graduated from Bellarmine University with a bachelor’s degree in business management. It was there that he met the love of his life and future wife, Darlene. They married in 1972.

Albert dedicated 42 years working retail management and human resources for both Sears and Pilot Travel Centers. Throughout his career, he earned several promotions moving him and his family to various cities across five states. He was always open for a good challenge and was fortunate to meet great friends and colleagues along the way.

Throughout his life, Al was active in several boards and organizations including school PTO (school and church), Lions Club, Homeowners Association and coaching his son’s sports teams. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, vacationing and cruising the ocean, but his biggest love was his family. Albert was a devoted husband, a role model to his children, and a supportive grandpa. He loved attending his 6 grandkids sporting events, dance and school activities and relished in having everyone together for holidays and special occasions. He was known for his giving spirit, storytelling and witty sense of humor. Al brought warmth and joy to everyone he met and lived a life marked by kindness, faith and a deep devotion to family. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Darlene Jecker; children, Matt (Jodi) Jecker and Steve (Cynthia) Jecker; grandchildren, Ashley, Kaitlyn, Madelyn, Paxton, Tyler, and Carson; great-grandchild, Kade; and brothers, Richard (Libby), Stephen (Debbie), and Thomas (Sarah).

Family will greet friends Sunday, November 22 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Monday, November 23 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6245 Wilmington Pike.