Wm. Albert Hendress, 83, of Wolcott, died at 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) Thursday, September 25, 2008 in Jasper County Hospital. He was born January 11, 1925 in Sheldon, Illinois to the late George and Pearl (White) Hendress. He was a 1943 graduate of Wolcott High School. His marriage was to Lois M. Ruemler on June 2, 1946 in St. James Lutheran Church of Reynolds. She died May 27, 1991. Mr. Hendress and his wife started Hoosier Knoll Farms in 1946 where he farmed and raised Registered Brown Swiss cattle. He showed cattle at the state and national levels, was a White County 4-H dairy supporter, sold cattle nationally and internationally. He was a past President of the Indiana Brown Swiss Association and was a delegate for the AMPI (Associated Milk Producers, Inc.) / Foremost Farms. Mr. Hendress was also a past director of the Peoples Feed Mill for many years. He was a long time member of the Wolcott Christian Church where he was a Deacon, Elder and past board chairman and served on various committees. Albert was honest, very hard working and a wonderful example of how to live as a Christian, donating cattle to Heifer International providing livestock in underdeveloped countries to help families become more self-sufficient. Surviving are his sons, Jerry Hendress (wife: Mara) of Camden, James Hendress (wife: Marcy) of Edwardsburg, Michigan, Steve Hendress (wife: Lydia) and Jeff Hendress (wife: Deanna) both of Wolcott and a brother, Wendell Hendress (wife: Maxine) of Reynolds. Albert loved spending time with his grandchildren, Jason, Lindsey, Tate, Whitney, Seth, Shea and Laci; his 4 step-grandchildren, Kristina, Michael, Rebecca, Matthew and his 5 great-grandchildren, Braydon, Paige, Nevaeh, Brock and Gabriel. Friends may call from 4:30 - 9 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008 in Wolcott Christian Church and also from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Monday, September 29, 2008 also at the church; Rev. Brian Nelson to officiate. Interment to follow in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Cemetery, West Lafayette. Preceding him in death with his parents are brothers, Wayne, John Arthur and Merle Hendress and a sister, Elsie Hagan. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made on his behalf to the Wolcott Christian Church or Jasper County Hospital Alternacare Patient Services. Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott entrusted with care. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.