Albert Walter Cook, age 63, of Stockton, IL, formerly of Schuylerville, NY, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at home. He was born in Saratoga, NY on September 17, 1960 to the late Albert James and Shirley (Hoag) Cook. Albert married Kristine Dyson on April 13, 1981.

He was a 1978 graduate of Schuylerville High School. Albert went on to serve in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Petty Officer 1st Class after 20 years of service. He had worked with T&R Construction and was a custodian for the Stockton School District. His heart was in farming "God's Country". He enjoyed reading, especially war books, toy tractor collecting, video gaming with his grandchildren, telling stories, and tractor pulling with his siblings.

Albert is survived by his wife, Kristine Cook of Stockton; his daughters, Lori Ann Montalvo of Stockton and Brandy Lee Cook of Stockton; his son, Albert James (Liz) Cook of Tomahawk, WI; his grandchildren, Shirley, Bencho, Izzy, Justin, Briar and Silus; his sisters, Nelle (John) Hammersmith of PA, Brenda Cook of NY, Laurie (Garth) Kenyon of NY, and Heather (Rob) Goodspeed of NY; his brother, Joseph (Kim Doten) Cook of Stockton; his brother-in-law, John Dyson of AL; and his good friends, Lori Mercer and Tom Rillie. He was preceded in death by his parents and good friend, Keith Mercer.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton. There will be a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. A memorial fund has been established.