Alfred Walter Dersen

Alfred Walter Dersen, 92, of Sugar Land, Texas and formerly of Rosenberg, Texas passed away on August 22, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1933 in Gonzales County, Texas to Henry and Mary (Esensee) Dersen. Alfred honorably served our country in the U.S. Army as a truck driver. After his time in the military, Alfred continued as a civilian Truck Driver followed by a 40 year career as a Pipe Fitter. Alfred helped build steel beams for the elevators for the Twin Towers and the Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge. Some of his hobbies included playing cards and dominoes, watching College Football and cheering on his beloved Houston Astros. After his retirement, he and Mary went on many trips exploring famous landscapes and landmarks of the American West. Their favorite was Yellowstone National Park, where they visited many times. Alfred also took time to volunteer with Mary at the Helping Hands Food Distribution in Richmond. His daughters have fond memories of weekend trips to the movies and visiting the local ice cream shop. This loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend will truly be missed. In addition to his parents, Alfred is preceded in death by his sister, Gladys. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Mary Ann (Klobedans) Dersen; his daughters, Debra Butts and her husband, Herbert “Randy”, Linda Loesch and her husband, Kevin, and Carolyn Dersen and her wife, Christa Powell. Referred to as “Popo”, Alfred’s legacy will live on through his grandchildren, Robert Dersen and his wife, Jessica, Michelle Yebra and her husband, Joe, Amanda Roberts and her husband, Derek and Brian Loesch and his wife, Natalie Skyrm and his great grandchildren, Arley & Autumn Yebra and Corbin Loesch. The family will gather for private services. For those wishing, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Heart Association. Expressions of remembrance and condolences are welcome and may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Alfred Walter Dersen

July 1, 1933 - August 22, 2025