Alberto "Al" Calderon, age 89, of Wisconsin Dells, WI, passed away in his sleep on Monday, December 28, 2020.

The Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Wisconsin Dells with Father Eric Sternberg celebrating. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Dartford Cemetery in Green Lake, WI with Military Honors provided.

Alberto was born November 15, 1931 in Freeport, IL, the son of Seferino and Juanita (Gomez) Calderon. Al had 5 brothers and 4 sisters. In 2005, Al married his long-time family friend, Marilyn (Zuehls) Sommerfeldt, on her birthday and became stepfather to her 8 children; Monica (Mark) Lewis, Marvin (Seri) Sommerfeldt JR, Mona (Lawrence) Gardiner, Monte (Shari) Sommerfeldt, Mark Sommerfeldt, Matthew (Monika) Sommerfeldt, Myles (Wendy) Sommerfeldt and Michele Sommerfeldt. He was grandparent to 17 grandchildren and great-grandparent to 11. In addition, he had several nieces, nephews and great-nieces/nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, 3 sisters and 1 grandson. Al is survived by his wife, Marilyn and sister, Juanita Boatright as well as his large extended family.

Alberto was a dedicated military man who enlisted and retired from the Navy after 21 years. Many stories were often shared about his time at sea and training recruits at Great Lakes. Al was a very gentle soul and valued his religion and his family. He loved to travel and often told of the many places he traveled during his Navy service.