Albert Roy Magnus

Albert Roy Magnus, age 95 of Spruce Pine, NC (formerly from Naperville, IL) passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.

Born on December 24, 1926 in Oak Park, IL he was the son of the late Albert F Magnus and Mabel E Magnus nee’ Glos.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Rose Magnus nee’ Bart who passed away in 2012.

Albert grew up in Chicago, IL and attended Fenger High School, right after high school he went to Great Lakes Naval Boot camp for six weeks, before being set to Guam in August 1945 for the U.S. Navy where he served in WWII. He was on deck of the USS Missouri for the signing of Japans’ surrender. After the war, he attended the Academy of Fine Arts and The Art Institute of Chicago. He would then take his talents in Art to Follett Publishing Co. where he worked for over 30 years as a Chief Cartographer (map designer) until he retired in 1985. He met his wife Rose at a St. Patricks Day dance in Chicago and later where married and had a daughter, Christine.

He was an avid artist, woodworker, traveled all over the world, he loved jazz music even got to meet some of his favorites such as Frank Sinatra when he was in California and Palm Beach nightclubs, loved dancing, quite a movie buff. Loved history especially American history and had quite a collection of maps from all over the world. He had such a love for his Country. He was a member of the American Legion. He was a long time fan of Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football.

Left to cherish his memory is his brother; Walter Magnus and wife Renee of Frankfort, IL his daughter; Christine Swier and son in law Lance of Alexander, NC, His granddaughters Megan Beyer and husband Elliott of Danville, Va, Caitlin Munro of Wilmington, NC. His grandson’s Robert Munro of Aurora, IL and William Magnus of Wilmington, NC.

It’s so hard to summarize any one persons’ life into a small segment, especially with a life like Albert Magnus lived. Albert was so loved by his family because he loved us with everything that he was. Through his memories, he gave us memories that we can never lose. So instead of remembering he is no longer with us, we remember that great life that he lived, and are thankful that he shared it with us from his wisdom, great stories and incredible personality. Albert will be missed and never forgotten. After all how could you could forget a man like big Al from Chicago.

Later to follow a celebration of Life and Internment at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to either:
Disabled American Veterans or Tunnel to Tower foundations.

Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to the website;  www.webbfh.com, selecting Albert Roy Magnus’ name and then you may sign his guestbook.

Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Magnus and is honored to be serving the Magnus family.

Mr. Magnus’ obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing