In Memory Of
Garold R. Albrecht
1930
2016
Garold R. Albrecht
February 24, 1930 — February 18, 2016
Garold R. Albrecht, Sr., 85, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Midland Hospice House.
Garold was born at home February 24, 1930, in Wolverton, MN, to Fred and Luella (Berg) Albrecht the third of five children.
He was a husband of 62 years, married in 1954 in Minnesota. He was an Army Veteran of 22 years. Served in occupied Japan, active military during Korean War, served in Vietnam before retiring. He then enjoyed a 20 year career with the US Postal Service in Topeka, KS.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene "Kay" Albrecht; two children, Karen Branam of Ozawkie, and Garold Albrecht, Jr. of Dothan, AL; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren; and brother, Leroy Albrecht.
Garold was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frederick and David Albrecht; and sister, Phyllis Anderson.
A graveside service with military honors will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66606.
Memorial contributions may be made to No One Veteran Dies Alone Fund, Voluntary Services T135, 2200 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66622.
To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
To leave a special message, please visit the guestbook below.
Garold was born at home February 24, 1930, in Wolverton, MN, to Fred and Luella (Berg) Albrecht the third of five children.
He was a husband of 62 years, married in 1954 in Minnesota. He was an Army Veteran of 22 years. Served in occupied Japan, active military during Korean War, served in Vietnam before retiring. He then enjoyed a 20 year career with the US Postal Service in Topeka, KS.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene "Kay" Albrecht; two children, Karen Branam of Ozawkie, and Garold Albrecht, Jr. of Dothan, AL; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren; and brother, Leroy Albrecht.
Garold was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frederick and David Albrecht; and sister, Phyllis Anderson.
A graveside service with military honors will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66606.
Memorial contributions may be made to No One Veteran Dies Alone Fund, Voluntary Services T135, 2200 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66622.
To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
To leave a special message, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Garold R. Albrecht, please visit our flower store.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
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