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Jimmy Alan Albertson, born on July 22, 1944, in River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on May 12, 2026. A lifelong resident of River Falls, Jimmy attended local schools and graduated from River Falls High School in 1963. He pursued a career as a draftsman in the railroad industry, working for Burlington Northern for ten years. He later worked in worked in manufacturing for Smeads and Intek.
Jimmy married his beloved wife, Jeanne Albertson, on September 6, 1975, at the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota, and they celebrated 50 years of marriage last year. Together, they raised a family that includes their daughter, Jessie Botello, and son, Jerry Albertson. Jimmy took immense joy in being a grandfather to his three granddaughters, Emma, Madison, and Hailey Botello, often delighting in their company and bringing them dolls during their visits. Jimmy cherished taking them to garage sales, and sharing his love for antiques and collecting tools.
Beyond his professional achievements, Jimmy had a passion for woodworking and home improvement, having built his first home on Grove Street in River Falls in his 20s and later constructing a house in Hudson, Wisconsin, in his 30s. Known for his chatty disposition and infectious sense of humor, he generously offered his handyman skills to anyone in need of assistance with repairs. His warm heart and willingness to help others will be deeply missed.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Jeanne Albertson; son, Jerry Albertson; daughter, Jessie Botello; granddaughters, Emma, Madison, and Hailey Botello; and sisters, Ginger Bergeson and Cindy Grassl. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Albertson; sister, Myrna Larrabee; and his parents, Thelma and Willard Albertson.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2 pm at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services 805 E Division Street River Falls. Visitation will also be on Monday from 1-2 pm at the funeral home. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Sad time, I remember helping to work on both houses and spending the summers at grandparents I would run down to hang out with Jim and Jean who always had ice cream😁
Willard and Thelma were my aunt and uncle, so, Jimmy was my cousin. My mother, Alice Landaal Score, was Willard‘s sister. Jimmy was a few years older than I. My parents moved to River Falls from Menomonie when I was about three years old and we briefly lived in the upstairs apartment of the house that Willard and Thelma owned at that time, until we moved to Park Street near Glenn Park in River Falls.
I remember many family get-togethers with the Albertson and Landaal relatives while I was growing up.
Unfortunately, we lost contact with each other after our parents all died. It is very nostalgic to look back and remember what life was like back in the.” olden days.”.
I would like to extend my condolences to Jimmy’s family.
Sincerely,
Vicki Score Hieb
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