Hein, Albert 95 Aug. 05, 1918 April 24, 2014 Al's early life was very challenging; an immigrant family tenant farming in North Dakota. Later, while in the Civilian Conservation Corps camps, the family moved to a new life in Portland. When he joined them, he soon had had a job, car and girl. Drafted in the first group pre- WWII, 3rd Division, he miraculously survived campaigns that spanned the entire war in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and France. He is the epitome of "The Greatest Generation." Al nurtured a wonderful life in North Portland for his wife of 63 years, Cecelia; and sons, Tim (Claudia), Jerry (Sue) and Randy (Mary). Cecelia and Randy are presently showing him the ropes in a better place. Al so loved his 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. His outgoing demeanor and always positive outlook made his "extended" family larger with everyone he met. A service and reception will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Assumption Village, 9121 N. Burr Ave., Portland.