R. Allan "Al" Sholtes

Robert Allan (Al) Sholtes passed away at his home in Altamont, NY on December 29, 2025. He was born on February 16, 1932 in Guilderland Center to Ida and Clyde Sholtes. He graduated in 1950 from Voorheesville High School where he was a three sport athlete. After graduating from Colgate University in 1954 with a degree in English, he served in the Army for two years in Germany. He began his teaching career in the Guilderland Central School District where he taught for 32 years. He coached numerous sports teams highlighted by varsity baseball sectional wins.

Al was a loving husband of 69 years to Joanne, a devoted father to five daughters, Beth Sholtes (Peter Simon), Lori Moore (Paul), Michele Connolly (Hal), Stephanie Sholtes (Joe Schaefer), and Stacey Snyder (Curtis). He was a proud grandfather to Kevin Connolly (Cate), Sydney Engel (Sam), Natalie Moore (Pete), Leann Garnelis (Jeff), Cassie Hoffman, Will Connolly, Jason Hennessey, and great-granddaughters Alice and Audrey Garnelis. He is also survived by his sister Barbara Porter and her family.

A special thank you to Community Hospice and especially to our nurse Erin Nickel who felt like a member of the family.

Family and friends are invited and may visit with Al's family in the Fredendall Funeral Home 199 Main Street, Altamont from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday, January 4, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 5, at 11:00 am at Helderberg Reformed Church in Guilderland Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Helderberg Reformed Church PO Box 196, Guilderland Center NY 12085 or to The Community Hospice <http://www.communityhospice.org/>