Service Information
Fred R. Ahlbrecht, age 82, of Litchfield, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at his home in Litchfield.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at Hantge Funeral Chapel in Darwin, Minnesota, with interment in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Military Honors by the Litchfield Military Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers the family of Fred asks to please consider planting a tree in memoriam, donating to a charity of choice, or donating to Allegro Organizational Solutions which supports Latin Americans launching “Social Enterprises” at https://allegrosolutions.org/give/ use account code: LG.004or by mail to 5535 Memorial Dr., Ste. F-811 Houston, TX 77007. Be sure to mention it is in memory of Fred Ahlbrecht, Ron’s dad.
Obituary
Fred Ronald Ahlbrecht was born on April 11, 1942, at his Aunt Martha’s home on Lake Ripley in Litchfield, Minnesota. He was the son of Ferdinand and Elise (Larsen) Ahlbrecht. Fred received his education in Litchfield and was a graduate of the Litchfield High School Class of 1960.
Fred entered active military service in the United States Air Force on September 26, 1960, and served his country at Rhein Main ABS, Germany, Philippines, Vietnam, and various stations around the USA. He retired with an Honorable Discharge on September 30, 1980, at Patrick AFB, Florida, and had achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant with a number of meritorious awards.
Fred resided in Litchfield. He was blessed with three children, Ron, Darin and Kendra.
Fred was later employed at the Litchfield United Methodist Church from which he retired again in 2001. Fred was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 2818.
Fred enjoyed traveling, going to high school basketball games, and watching sports, old westerns, polka, bluegrass, and old country gospel music. He especially enjoyed spending time with his extended family and friends.
Fred passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at his home in Litchfield, at the age of 82 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Fred is survived by his:
Children, Ron Ahlbrecht Jr. and his wife, Kirsten of Spain,
Darin Ahlbrecht and his wife, Teresa of Sacramento, CA,
Kendra Ahlbrecht of Willits, CA;
9 Grandchildren;
6 Great-grandchildren;
Many other relatives and friends.
Fred is preceded in death by his Parents, Ferdinand and Elise Ahlbrecht; Siblings, Margarite, MaryJane, Lila, Eunice; Grandchildren, Josiah Ahlbrecht, David Amador.
Dr. Andres Duncan says
Dear Ron and Kirsten,
We are praying for you and your family.
Love,
Andrés, Angélica, Ana, David and Edith