Florence R. Albrecht

Obituary

Florence Ruth Albrecht was born on September 2, 1922, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Henry and Ida (Nemitz) Rickeman. Florence was baptized as an infant on July 8, 1923. She was a graduate of Hutchinson High School Class of 1940. Florence furthered her education at Minnesota Teacher College.

On June 25, 1943, Florence was united in marriage to Fredrick “Fred” Albrecht at the First Evangelical Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with two children, Charles and Nancy. Florence and Fred resided and farmed in Hassan Valley Township, McLeod County, Minnesota, until moving to Hutchinson in 1980. They shared 66 years of marriage prior to the passing of Fred on November 4, 2009.

Florence was employed in production at Hutchinson Technology Inc. in Hutchinson, where she retired in 1985. Florence had an active faith and was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She was also a member of Peace Lutheran’s Dorcas Club and was very active in many facets of the church.

Family and friends were very important to Florence, she was very proud of all her family and cherished each friend that she had! Florence had many hobbies that kept her busy during her lifetime. She was a talented quilter, and avid reader, often listening to books on tape while she quilted. She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, of course always with a focus on winning!! Florence was also a wonderful cook; she could whip something up in the kitchen at a moment’s notice or share a recipe by memory!

In retirement, she and Fred spent many years at their cabin on Lake Le Homme Dieu in Alexandria, Minnesota. Here, Florence loved fishing, entertaining, and planning the 4th of July Picnic with neighbors!

Florence had a wonderful life and shared many experiences with family and friends along the way, she passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 101 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Florence is survived by her:
Son, Charles Albrecht and his wife, Deanna of Estero, FL;
Grandchildren, Katherine Albrecht of Nashville, TN, Kristina (Vinny) Lamovec of St. Louis Park, MN;
Sisters-in-law, Marie Treseder and her husband, Howard of Sioux Falls, SD;
Many other relatives and friends.

Florence is preceded in death by her Parents, Henry and Ida Rickeman; Husband, Fred Albrecht; Daughter, Nancy Ritchie; Sisters, Helen Hansen, Irene Rickeman, Jeanette (Edwin) Albrecht; Brother-in-law, Herb (Alice) Dobberstein.

The family of Florence Albrecht would like to thank the staff of Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson for their kindness, care, and support provided for Florence during her time there.