Thomas Michael Albrecht Sr

Thomas Michael Albrecht Sr., 67, Athens, died on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 16, 1945 in Athens, son of the late Frank and Katherine (Gebhardt) Albrecht. On November 4, 1967, he married Donna Kulas in Athens. She survives. Tom graduated from the Athens High School in 1963, and went on to serve his country in the National Guard from 1965 to 1971. He was co-owner and operator of the Farmers Mill of Athens, Merrill, Tomahawk and Medford. Most recently, he was employed with Marathon Feed and Grain. Tom was very proud to have worked in the agricultural industry for 50 years. Among his favorite pastimes, he loved woodworking, gardening, fishing and life on his homestead known as "Ha-Bie Achers" farm. Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Donna Albrecht, Athens; four children, Tom (Tracy Weiler) Albrecht Jr., Athens, Julie (Dave) Rock, Eagle River, Scott (Tracy Losiewicz) Albrecht, Merrill and Vicki (Adam) Halopka, Athens; eight grandchildren, Dan Finke, Eagle River, Brett, Kevin and Jonathan Albrecht, Ty, Mason and Tori Halopka, all of Athens and Vaughn Albrecht, Merrill; eight siblings, Bette (the late Bill) McConnell, Phoenix, Ariz., Mary Ann (the late Merf) Lawrence, Doyle, Cal., Carmella (the late Harold) Mallak, Wausau, Jeanne (Ron) Geissler, Minnetonka, Minn., Frank (Carrie) Albrecht, Juneau, Gerald (Sharon) Albrecht, Wausau, Patrick (Diane) Albrecht and Robert (Mary) Albrecht, both of Athens; his father and mother-in-law; Dave and Elvera Kulas, Athens; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Adrian Albrecht. Memorial services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. Rev. Paul Hoffman will officiate. Friends may call on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com