Albert Rolf Saathoff of Hondo, 83, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. Born October 1, 1932, in Hondo, he was the son of Albert Herman and Helena Leinweber Saathoff. Albert was a corporal in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. He was a lifelong farmer of Medina County, who was one of the first to raise cotton in the county. In 1981 he went into partnership with his son, Greg, raising corn, maize, spinach and various other vegetables. He and his beloved wife, Martina, traveled extensively in the United States and Europe. His favorite hobbies were family beach and camping trips, playing card games with family and friends, and driving around to inspect his Hereford cattle, Brahama bull and tiger-striped calves. He also enjoyed gambling trips to Las Vegas and living life to its fullest. He is preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Meta Saathoff; brothers, Edgar and Arnold; and sister, Elna Hickey. He is survived by his wife, Martina Nester Saathoff; son, Greg (Jean) Saathoff of Hondo; daughters, Denise (Mickey) Holzhaus of Castroville and Andrea (Larry) Bohmfalk of Hondo; nine grandchildren, Megan Bohmfalk (Eric) Fernandez, Katie Bohmfalk (Travis) Hay; Hannah Bohmfalk, Zachary (Aly) Bohmfalk, Grady (Justine) Holzhaus, Emily Holzhaus (Nick) Schorr, Vanessa Saathoff (Anthony) Cortez, Natalie Saathoff (Jimmy) Taylor and Marshall Saathoff; three great-grandchildren, Sadie Taylor, Beau Taylor and Kathryn Hallford; and brother, Floyd (Doris) Saathoff of Hondo. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 15, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Private enurnment will be at a later date at Hondo Cemetery, St. John Mausoleum. The family suggests memorials may be made to St. John's New Parish Hall Building or the charity of one's choice.