Earl G. Albrecht

Earl G. Albrecht, 87, Athens died Tuesday June 6, 2017 at home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Earl was born February 26, 1930 to the late Peter and Emma (Braun) Albrecht on the family farm in the town of Rietbrock. He met his childhood sweetheart Nancy Morse and always saved her a seat on the bus, eventually marrying her on November 30, 1953. He was her loving husband for over 63 years. Earl was a hardworking and dedicated family man. As a dairy and ginseng farmer, he knew the value of home, love of family and friends. Many in the community may know Earl from being a local seed-corn dealer, serving on the Athens Co-op board of directors, lifelong member of St. Anthony Catholic Church where he worshipped, ushered and served on church committees. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, playing Sheepshead, Packer parties, going to Canada fishing and deer hunting with family, friends and neighbors. One of his favorite pastimes was listening and dancing to the Polka music he loved. With God's blessing, Earl survived and his family had 12 more years with him, after being diagnosed with stage four Sarcoma. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; his eight children, Louise (Jeff) Ellenbecker, Michael (Sandra) Albrecht, Karen (Alan) Schmitt, Norbert (Karen) Albrecht, Peter (Barb) Albrecht, Lisa (Andy) Spahn and twins, Denise (Steve) Balz and Dennis (Noreen) Albrecht; 27 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; a sister, Florence Walton; two brothers-in-law, Robert Lenz and Norman Hamby; four sisters-in-law, Helen (Tom) Giese, Audrey (Harold) Pruss, Alberta (Wayne) Walker and Sally (Lamont) Mienen; many nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends and neighbors. Earl was also preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille, Viola and his twin sister, Ellen; a grandson, Kevin; his step-mother, Erna Gassner; three brothers-in-law, Barney Schmitt, Russ Walton and Sonny Morse; and a sister-in-law, Judy Morse. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday June 10, 2017 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. Rev. George Graham will preside. Family and friends may call from 8:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Athens. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens is in charge of the arrangements. Earl's family would like to thank the staff at Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and Eva Johnson from Visiting Angels, their deepest gratitude for their exceptional care and kindness. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkreamer.com.