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” (Carole) 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
I guess he was at St Clare’s when I knew him. He was frequently the chaplain for Heartland TECs. Great guy, holy man!
Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him! May his soul and all souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace!
I respected and loved Fr. Mattler. His time at St. Theodore Church in Flint Hill, as our pastor, afforded us many good memories. Although his sweet face will be missed at the parish picnics and Fall festivals, I am happy he’s home and resting in the arms of God.
Lovingly,
Gerrie Adams and family
Fathe Al was my husband Mark Scherr and my mother-in-law Dion’s cousin. He was a co-celebrant of our wedding in 1986 and we would visit him at St. Theodore in Flint Hill at the parish picnics. He was a gentle and comforting man.
Father was a very spiritual and holy man. I knew him during his ti e st St. Clare parish. Our daily Masses were always at 8 am and due to work schedule, I was u able to attend but popped in daily for a visit and he noticed I was there everyday so he asked if I would like to receive Communion before headed off to work and of course I said YES. He was so very thoughtful in many ways just like that. One of the funniest moments I remember was his love for singing hymns at Mass and believe me he sang every verse and it didn’t matter if it was 2 or 22. We sang it all. God grant him peace and let perpetual light shine on him. ✝️
fr matler was one of my teachers at mercy High school he was a very nice great teacher hfr. will be missed michael boyd clas of 1970