Harold E. Albrecht

Harold E. Albrecht, 93, Kearney, died Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Good Samaritan Society St. John’s in Kearney. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Sylvia High Karlsson officiating. Burial will be at Kearney Cemetery with Military Rites provided by Kearney American Legion Post #52, Kearney V.F.W. Post #759, and Nebraska National Guard Funeral Honors Team. Memorials are suggested to the First Lutheran Church, or Kearney V.F.W. Post #759. Harold was born November 19, 1922 in Atkinson, Nebraska to Henry and Amelia (Bork) Albrecht. He attended school in Atkinson. Harold worked on the farm until he was drafted into the Army April 3, 1943. Harold served with the 34th Infantry Division in Italy and North Africa. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry badge, and three Battle Stars for his service. He was discharged in August 31, 1945. In 1946, Harold came to Kearney, where he married Inez Johnson on November 9, 1946. The couple was married for 66 years. Harold worked as a beekeeper before beginning his 37-year career with Nebraska Public Power District in 1951. He retired as N.P.P.D.’s regional storekeeper in 1988. Harold was a life member of V.F.W. Post #759, serving as commander in 1958-1959, District Commander, of District #14 in 1971-1972, and served in the Honor Guard from 1958 until 2010; life member of American Legion Post #52; Kearney Elk’s Club; Kearney Eagle’s Club; member and past president of the United Commercial Travelers; member and past president of Travelers Protective Association; Admiral in the Nebraska Navy; and First Lutheran Church. Harold enjoyed volunteering his time at the Gateway Farm Expo for over 20 years, and helping with Memorial Day activities by raising flags at Kearney Cemetery for many years. He was an avid reader, and collector of coins and stamps. Harold and Inez enjoyed golfing, socializing with friends and family, and spending their winters in Carlsbad, California. Throughout his life, Harold served his God, country, and family faithfully and honorably. Harold is survived by his son Dennis Albrecht of Kearney, daughter-in-law Kay Linn Albrecht of Kearney; grandchildren, Molly Barari and husband David of Rapid City, SD, and John Albrecht of Los Angeles, CA; brother Vernon Albrecht of Atkinson; sister Martha Hoxie and husband Wayne of Imogene, IA; sisters-in-law Betty Albrecht of Atkinson and Marion Albrecht of Salem, OR; brother-in-law Bill Lehl of Lincoln, NE; uncle Wally Bork of Lansing, MI; numerous nieces and nephews. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, son Richard, two brothers, and four sisters.

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Harold E. Albrecht

November 19, 1922 - July 24, 2016