Ronald Bruce ALBERT

25 April 1991, aged 62

Ron Albert was a quiet achiever and he was never one to boast of his personal achievements, but there were many in his personal life, in his business endeavours and on the sporting field. He was one of those rare individuals whose quiet unassuming manner enabled him to fit in wherever he went.

Ron went to the New Guinea Islands in the early 50s. He recognised and took the opportunities that presented and over the next twenty five years he built a thriving diverse business enterprise. He made many lasting friendships along the way. He had the simple business philosophy of bite off more than you can chew and then chew like hell. Sometimes things did go a little close to the wind but his perseverance and determination always won out.

He was a man of principle, he believed strongly in ‘to do unto others’, he was a hard man but he was fair. He was firm but he was compassionate. Had strong opinions but was understanding of others. He was generous; he was loyal almost to a fault. He was never happier than when he was physically involved. He was an extremely proud and dedicated family man. Ron applied himself with gusto to everything he did. His exploits on the football field for New Guinea are legendary. He represented for some fourteen years, most of these as Captain and as his playing career ended he turned his energy to the administration of the game he loved, being President of the New Guinea League for a number of years.

Ron was a man that many of us who knew him thought would go on forever, but, unfortunately, the will proved too strong for the body. We are all so much the richer for having known Ron and all with a great sense of loss with his passing.  Ron is survived by his widow, Dawn, and children, Julie, Gregory, John and Vicky.

VALE, RONALD BRUCE ALBERT we will all miss you!

Eulogy by his friend Bill Knight of Albany Creek, Qld.