Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Rev. Albert was born in Lemay, MO on February 4, 1930 the son of the late Albert A. Jr. and Alberta Mattler (nee Sucher); beloved brother of Lawrence “Larry” and the late Virginia, Irene, Robert “Bob” (survived by JoAnn) and Anthony (survived by Mary) Mattler; our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin, fellow Priest and loving friend to many.
Fr. Albert celebrated his ordination on March 17, 1956 by Archbishop Joseph E. Ritter and just celebrated his 70th year as a Priest. His education included the Cathedral Latin School, Passionist Preparatory and St. Louis Preparatory Seminary, Kenrick Seminary and St. Louis University. Fr. Albert served at Assistant Pastor at Holy Cross in St. Louis from 1956-57, Corpus Christi in Jennings from 1957-58. He taught at Blessed Sacrament from 1956-58, De Andreis High School from 1958-59 and Mercy High School from 1959-74. Fr. Albert served at Assistant Pastor at St. Philip Neri in St. Louis from 1958-63, St. Joseph in Clayton from 1963-68, St. Jude in Overland from 1968-74. He served as Pastor at Holy Martyrs of Japan from 1974-81, Immaculate Conception in St. Mary from 1981-87, St. Clare, St. Clair from 1987-94, St. Theodore in Flint Hill from 1994-2006. Fr. Albert served as Senior Associate Pastor at St. Simon in Green Park from 2006-10. He retired in 2010 and in residence at St. Agnes Home in Kirkwood since 2019.
Fr. Albert was the spiritual director of the Blue Army for over 30 years and was devoted to Our Lady of Fatima.
Fr. Mattler donated his body to St. Louis University Medical School.
Service: Wednesday, April 8, 9:30 a.m. starting with the Blue Army praying the Rosary followed by a Funeral Mass officiated by Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski at 10:00 a.m. at Seven Holy Founders, 6737 South Rock Hill Rd. (63123). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, 20 Archbishop May Dr., St. Louis, MO 63119